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

The driving distance from Saluda, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
155.77 mi
02h 43m
Flight
138.17 mi
222.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.69 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Saluda
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saluda
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saluda
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Saluda
77.9 mi
01h 21m
To Mount Pleasant
77.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1900 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saluda 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
99.4 mi · 64%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 9%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 4%
Columbia Highway
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 21m from Saluda
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saluda 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 Saluda to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Saluda and 77.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saluda and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saluda and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.36 km).

Saluda

#1 Saluda

Town in South Carolina

Population3,566
Coordinates34.0015200, -81.7720500
Altitude146
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: South Main Street (-81.772103, 34.001516)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.57
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.79 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.78 $26.28 $52.56
Diesel $5.62 $30.93 $61.86

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 Saluda and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 03:16:08.

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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.