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

The driving distance from Williston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.94 mi
02h 02m
Flight
99.48 mi
160.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.48 mi
Kilometers
160.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.8 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Williston
61.1 mi
01h 01m
To Mount Pleasant
56.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elko Street

    658 ft · 17 sec · Elko Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 78

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78

  4. 4

    Continue on Dexter Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 78

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

  6. 6

    Continue on Heritage Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
63 mi · 53%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 10%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 10%
Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 10%
Highway 78
7.17 mi · 6%
Dexter Street
4.26 mi · 4%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 01m from Williston
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williston 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 Williston to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Williston and 56.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 99.48 mi (160.09 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,912
Coordinates33.4026500, -81.4201100
Altitude108
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: Elko Street (-81.420189, 33.402717)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 21:12:28.

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.