Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Shell Point, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Shell Point, SC
Marc Puddy
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Shell Point, SC covers 17.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, 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 9 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
16 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Bayou Road
Turn right onto Bayou Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
State Road S-10-20
Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 9 mi | 15m |
| Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coleman Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SC 703 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road S-10-20 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Shell Point, 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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 17
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
7
Continue on US 17
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
10
Merge onto US 17
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Main Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
12
Turn right onto Bayou Road
114 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bayou Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Road S-10-20
14
Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Woodbridge Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Woodbridge Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Shell Point, SC
Afternoon in Shell Point on Thursday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
31m 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 Mount Pleasant, SC to Shell Point, SC covers 17.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, 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 8.5 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 $2.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Pleasant, SC to Shell Point, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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