How far is Shell Point, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Shell Point, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Point and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Point and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Parris Island Gateway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3046 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
2647 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shell Point and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Shell Point 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 Shell Point to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 38 miles from Shell Point and 38.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Shell Point and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shell Point and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 58.22 mi (93.69 km).
#1 Shell Point
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,336 |
| Coordinates | 32.3835300, -80.7359400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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