How far is Port Royal, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.13 mi
01h 36m
Flight
56.18 mi
90.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.34 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, May 17, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, May 17, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-05-16T23:04
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, May 17, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Port Royal
39.6 mi
00h 48m
To Mount Pleasant
39.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  10. 10

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island

    2647 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Coleman Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
65.1 mi · 82%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 7%
US 17 North
2.64 mi · 3%
West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3%
Ribaut Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Russell Bell Bridge
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 14m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 48m from Port Royal
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Royal and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Royal to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Port Royal and 39.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 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 Sunny around Port Royal and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottageville, 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 Cottageville.

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 56.18 mi (90.42 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
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: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Royal and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 23:04:07.

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.