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

The driving distance from Union, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.07 mi
03h 04m
Flight
139.74 mi
224.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.74 mi
Kilometers
224.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.07 mi
Kilometers
299.45 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Mon, Jun 1, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Mon, Jun 1, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-06-01T16:57
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Mon, Jun 1, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Union
88 mi
01h 32m
To Mount Pleasant
98.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    76 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Rocky River Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Rocky River Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 47 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
42.6 mi · 23%
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 20%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 8%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 6%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 6%
Kershaw Camden Highway
8.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 32m from Union
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union and 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 Union to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Union and 98.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 139.74 mi (224.89 km).

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#1 Union

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

Population7,535
Coordinates34.7157100, -80.6211800
Altitude195
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: Taxahaw Road (-80.621163, 34.715654)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.97
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.98 $51.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.05 $58.11
Premium $4.78 $31.34 $62.69
Diesel $5.62 $36.89 $73.79

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 16:57:08.

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.