How far is Wilkinson Heights, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Wilkinson Heights, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
81.42 mi
01h 18m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.42 mi
Kilometers
131.04 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Wilkinson Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilkinson Heights
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilkinson Heights
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
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Wilkinson Heights
40 mi
00h 39m
To Mount Pleasant
41.4 mi
00h 39m

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
5 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 Wilkinson Heights and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilkinson Heights and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on New Wilkinson Avenue

    1029 ft · 51 sec · New Wilkinson Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Muller Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Muller Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Russell Street

    1622 ft · 34 sec · Russell Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Whittaker Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilkinson Heights 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
62.8 mi · 77%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Whittaker Parkway
1.12 mi · 1%
Remount Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 39m from Wilkinson Heights
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Wilkinson Heights and 41.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilkinson Heights and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wilkinson Heights

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population2,493
Coordinates33.5021000, -80.8331500
Altitude69
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: Wilkinson Drive (-80.833274, 33.502455)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.74
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.37 $22.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.71 $25.42
Premium $4.78 $13.71 $27.43
Diesel $5.62 $16.14 $32.28

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 Wilkinson Heights and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 00:24:58.

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.