How far is Union, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Union, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Pinckney Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street
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Continue on Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway
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Turn slight left onto Watson Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121
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Take the ramp slight right
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
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 Union and Mount Pleasant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Union 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 Union to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Union and 93.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:30 PM 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 Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
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 Saint Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 166.9 mi (268.6 km).
#1 Union
Township of Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,045 |
| Coordinates | 34.7154100, -81.6237100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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