How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Orangeburg, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Orangeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Orangeburg.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Whitman Street
50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Orangeburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orangeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Orangeburg?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Mount Pleasant and 40 miles from Orangeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orangeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Lincolnville Town Office
Summerville Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 75 mi (120.7 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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