How far is Pittsboro, NC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.08 mi
05h 17m
Flight
205.92 mi
331.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.92 mi
Kilometers
331.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.08 mi
Kilometers
421.77 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Sun, Aug 23, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-08-23T06:41
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Timmonsville
SC

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

From Pittsboro
131.2 mi
02h 38m
To Mount Pleasant
130.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Pittsboro and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    576 ft · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Sanford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    18 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    14.2 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501

    35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501

    61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Aberdeen Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto McColl Road

    19.3 mi · 23 min · McColl Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 47 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsboro 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
6 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
80 mi · 31%
I 26 East
42.6 mi · 16%
McColl Road
33.7 mi · 13%
Jefferson Davis Highway
32.9 mi · 13%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 8%
Sanford Road
13.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timmonsville
02h 38m from Pittsboro
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Pittsboro and 130.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville

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 Timmonsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Florence

18 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

53 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

61 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 205.92 mi (331.4 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
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: Pittsboro (-79.17724, 35.72015)
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.01 L · about $36.64
Round trip
$73.28
18.5 gal · 70.02 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.64 $73.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.97 $81.94
Premium $4.78 $44.20 $88.39
Diesel $5.62 $52.02 $104.04

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 North Carolina · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 06:41:08.

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.