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

The driving distance from Ridgeville, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
43 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.52 mi
53.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.52 mi
Kilometers
53.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43 mi
Kilometers
69.2 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Mon, May 25, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Mon, May 25, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-05-25T10:57
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Mon, May 25, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
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
Ladson
SC

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

From Ridgeville
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To Mount Pleasant
21.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    138 m · 25 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    2539 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridgeville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2591 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridgeville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
23.3 mi · 54%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 28%
Ridgeville Road
2.2 mi · 5%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 3%
Remount Road
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladson
00h 23m from Ridgeville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeville and 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 Ridgeville to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Ladson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Ridgeville and 21.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Ladson

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 Ladson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

16 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

76 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

80 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.95 km).

Ridgeville

#1 Ridgeville

Town of the United States

Population1,841
Coordinates33.0957200, -80.3153700
Altitude23
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: North Railroad Avenue (-80.315328, 33.095775)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.78 $7.26 $14.53
Diesel $5.62 $8.55 $17.10

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeville and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 10:57:44.

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.