Origin
Garden City, SC
Afternoon in Garden City on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, SC
Jerson Martins
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fraser Street, US 17 Business, Chuck Dawley Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on North Fraser Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Garden City, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fraser Street is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Garden Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 49m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Garden Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 17 Business): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Garden Lake Drive
Turn left onto Garden Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 17 Business
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
Navigation decision point
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulev...
5
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 53.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 17 Business | 24.5 mi | 35m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Garden Lake Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hidden Lakes Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Hidden Lakes Drive
268 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hidden Lakes Drive
2
Turn left onto Garden Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Garden Lake Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
25 mi
·
35 min
·
US 17 Business
4
Turn left onto US 17
53 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulevard
6
Merge onto I 526 Bus
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mark Clark Expressway
7
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
9
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Garden City, SC, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Garden City, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garden City, SC
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Garden City, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Fraser Street for about 53.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Garden City, SC · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Garden City, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, SC
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fraser Street, US 17 Business, Chuck Dawley Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Garden City, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 49m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Garden Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 17 Business): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Garden City, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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