How far is Newport News, VA from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 451 miles (725.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 353.1 miles (568.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.01 mi
08h 43m
Flight
353.16 mi
568.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.16 mi
Kilometers
568.35 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.01 mi
Kilometers
725.83 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Aug 23, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-08-23T04:15
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:43 PM to 4:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastover
NC

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Newport News
225.6 mi
04h 21m
To Mount Pleasant
225.4 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive

    900 ft · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    1426 ft · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    120 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mercury Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benns Grant Boulevard

    1230 ft · 36 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Benns Church Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 13 South, US 58 West

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    59 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Rocky Mt N.C.

    909 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    137.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    168.3 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
306 mi · 68%
US 13 South
59.2 mi · 13%
I 26 East
42.6 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 3%
Godwin Boulevard
8.29 mi · 2%
James River Bridge
4.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

168 mi · 03h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
353.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
04h 21m from Newport News
Leave By
6:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 451 miles (725.8 km) and usually takes 08h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Newport News and 225.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 353.1 miles (568.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.02 one way or $126.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eastover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastover.

RAIL

Fayetteville

9 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

54 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

67 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 353.16 mi (568.35 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.91 gal
60.24 L · about $63.02
Round trip
$126.04
31.82 gal · 120.48 L
Estimated CO2
141.4 kg one way
Round trip: 282.8 kg / 623 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $63.02 $126.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $70.47 $140.93
Premium $4.78 $76.02 $152.04
Diesel $5.62 $89.48 $178.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 04:15:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.