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Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Charleston, SC

Drive Time

15m

Distance

9.3 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mount Pleasant, SC, SC

Mount Pleasant, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown North Charleston, SC, SC

North Charleston, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Meeting Street, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, West Coleman Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Meeting Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meeting Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SC 703): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard

Turn left onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | SC 703

Take the ramp onto SC 703 toward US 17 South: Charleston

Navigation decision point

Toward US 17 South: Charleston
5
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge onto US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Meeting Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Meeting Street
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 52 / Meeting Street

Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Meeting Street 2.2 mi 3m
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge 2.1 mi 2m
West Coleman Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Coleman Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Carner Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Meeting Street Road 0.8 mi 1m
SC 703 0.5 mi 1m
Rivers Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Meeting Street — 2.2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and North Charleston, SC.

1

Start on this road

76 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SC 703

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coleman Boulevard
3

Continue on SC 703

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Coleman Boulevard
4

Take the ramp onto SC 703

0.5 mi · 1 min · SC 703
Toward US 17 South: Charleston
5

Merge onto US 17

2.1 mi · 2 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward Meeting Street Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto US 52

2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 52

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 52

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Meeting Street Road
10

Continue on US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · Carner Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 52; US 78

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

US 52; US 78

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 4.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.2 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 9.3 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.6 miles or 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Charleston, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 9.3 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Meeting Street for about 2.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.6 mi from Mount Pleasant, SC · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmington, NC

5 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

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Charleston, SC

The final approach into North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 near mile 1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.49 one way

$2.98 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.62 $3.24
premium $4.78 $1.75 $3.50
diesel $5.64 $2.07 $4.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Citadel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mellow Mushroom - Tesla Supercharger

North Charleston, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1082

N. Charleston, SC

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO2

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO1

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

SEC Charleston

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Non-Networked: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Mount Pleasant, SC

Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Monday

Local time

4:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Charleston, SC

Afternoon in North Charleston on Monday

Local time

4:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

15m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meeting Street, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, West Coleman Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SC 703): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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