How far is Suwanee, GA from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.4 mi
06h 09m
Flight
257.76 mi
414.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.76 mi
Kilometers
414.82 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.4 mi
Kilometers
515.64 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-08-23T06:41
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smyrna
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Suwanee
160.1 mi
03h 04m
To Mount Pleasant
160.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buford Highway

    94 m · 5 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    3153 ft · 54 sec · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 85 North: Suwanee

    1606 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2670 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    98 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley

    1671 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  15. 15

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 32%
I 85 North
99.3 mi · 31%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 25%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 4%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 3%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
257.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
03h 04m from Suwanee
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suwanee and Sunny then 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 Suwanee to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Suwanee and 160.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.80 one way or $89.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suwanee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

78 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

92 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Camden

99 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 257.76 mi (414.82 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
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: Suwanee (-84.0713, 34.05149)
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $44.80
Round trip
$89.60
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.80 $89.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.09 $100.18
Premium $4.78 $54.04 $108.08
Diesel $5.62 $63.61 $127.21

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 Georgia · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suwanee and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 06:41:10.

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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.