How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Utica, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Utica, SC is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Utica.
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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
158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
156 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tiger Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard
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Continue on Clemson Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wells Highway
3200 ft · 1 min · Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Davis Mill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Davis Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn left onto Goddard Avenue
1425 ft · 43 sec · Goddard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East South 6th Street
116 m · 16 sec · East South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Jamerson Avenue
596 ft · 27 sec · Jamerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Hope Avenue
1196 ft · 53 sec · Hope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Utica.
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
159 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Utica?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 125.8 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.95 one way or $63.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Utica. Straight-line distance: 219.16 mi (352.71 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 Utica
Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6781600, -82.9315400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-82.93154, 34.67816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $39.52 | $79.03 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $50.69 | $101.38 |
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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