Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Northwood Estates, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Northwood Estates, SC
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Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is 19.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Mark Clark Expressway, Rivers Avenue, and Chuck Dawley Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, mostly highway drive within the Southeast region, specifically connecting two points within South Carolina. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find this route offers a practical, no-frills way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Clark Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Rivers Avenue | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mark Clark Expressway
— 12 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Northwood Estates, SC.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto I 526
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Toward North Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Greenridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenridge Road
8
Arrive at destination
Greenridge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard
Turn left onto I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Turn straight onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway toward North Charleston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward North Charleston
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Northwood Estates, SC
Afternoon in Northwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
27 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 12 miles on the Mark Clark Expressway. The route balances highway driving with some time on local roads like Rivers Avenue and Chuck Dawley Boulevard, offering a brief change of pace. Expect a generally efficient and direct experience behind the wheel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Mark Clark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mark Clark Expressway and Rivers Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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 0.1 miles (I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Northwood Estates, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
Charleston
1.4 mi in
|
~2m
|
via I 526
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Mark Clark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northwood Estates, SC before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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