How far is Orangeburg, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.11 mi
01h 15m
Flight
75 mi
120.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75 mi
Kilometers
120.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.11 mi
Kilometers
127.31 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 27, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Orangeburg
Wed, May 27, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orangeburg
2026-05-27T07:12
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 27, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orangeburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Orangeburg
39.9 mi
00h 37m
To Mount Pleasant
39.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitman Street

    50 m · 12 sec · Whitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
63 mi · 80%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
John C Calhoun Drive
1.2 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Remount Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 37m from Orangeburg
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orangeburg and 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 Orangeburg to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 39.9 miles from Orangeburg and 39.2 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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 4.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orangeburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 75 mi (120.7 km).

Orangeburg

#1 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
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: Whitman Street Southeast (-80.855681, 33.491869)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 South Carolina · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Orangeburg and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 07:12:36.

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.