How far is Saint Stephen, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Stephen, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
53.77 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.3 mi
68.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.3 mi
Kilometers
68.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.77 mi
Kilometers
86.54 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Stephen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Stephen
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Stephen
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
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Saint Stephen
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Mount Pleasant
27.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Barry Place

    71 m · 16 sec · Barry Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 29 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Byrnes Drive

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Byrnes Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  6. 6

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi · 32%
Byrnes Drive
16.1 mi · 30%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 22%
Rivers Avenue
5.33 mi · 10%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
Church Road
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Byrnes Drive

Turn left onto Byrnes Drive

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
00h 31m from Saint Stephen
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Stephen and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Stephen to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Saint Stephen and 27.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Stephen and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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 Forest Acres and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.5 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 2.3 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 12.8 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 Forest Acres.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

67 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephen and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 42.3 mi (68.08 km).

Saint Stephen

#1 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
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: Barry Place (-79.921771, 33.404337)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.78 $9.08 $18.16
Diesel $5.62 $10.69 $21.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Stephen and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 20:49:16.

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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.