Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Waylyn, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Waylyn, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant, SC to Waylyn, SC is 10.6 miles and takes about 17 minutes via I 26 and Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. It's a quick transition, offering a mixed driving experience that's perfect for a brief journey. You'll likely find it a straightforward drive with minimal fuss, ideal if you're looking for a simple point-to-point trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile with 45% highway share. You'll spend a notable portion on I 26, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.3 miles on that interstate. The journey also incorporates West Coleman Boulevard, suggesting a shift from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you near your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances interstate travel with more community-oriented routes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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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.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
9
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summervill...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Pleasant, SC and Waylyn, SC, road signs point toward Columbia and Summerville.
Columbia
5 mi in
|
~9m
Summerville
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coleman Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| SC 703 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lawrence Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Waylyn, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 26
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto SC 642
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dorchester Road
11
Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lawrence Street
13
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Waylyn, SC
Late night in Waylyn on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
25 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
17m 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 Waylyn, SC covers 10.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, 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 5.3 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 $1.66 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Pleasant, SC and Waylyn, SC, road signs point toward Columbia and Summerville.
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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