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Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
174.2 mi
280 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Cheraw, SC
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The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Cheraw, SC covers 174.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 26, North Governor Williams Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.24 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.1 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
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This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 174.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.9 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Cheraw, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Darlington along the way.
Darlington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 77.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 26 | 41.7 mi | 46m |
| North Governor Williams Highway | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Cheraw Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 1 Truck | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Cheraw, SC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto SC 703
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
Turn straight onto I 526
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
Turn straight
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 26
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 15; US 52; US 401
Turn left onto US 52
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.1 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheraw, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Pleasant, SC
This is one driving day of about 174.2 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.1 mi from Mount Pleasant, SC · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 87.1 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.9 miles.
The final approach into Cheraw, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cheraw, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.24 one way
$54.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.29 | $8.36 |
| Efficient EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.24 | $6.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.39 | $11.15 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Cheraw on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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