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Trip from North Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.3 mi

15 km

Drive Score

7/10

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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city in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, South Carolina, United States

North Charleston, SC

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town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Meeting Street Road, West Coleman Boulevard, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Meeting Street Road. 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

4.7 miles from North Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 16m 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meeting Street Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 52 / Carner Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 16m 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: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52 / Carner Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 52 / Carner Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant

Navigation decision point

Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
3
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 17

Merge onto US 17

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island

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 SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Isl...
3
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from North Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivans Island along the way.

Sullivans Island

6.6 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Meeting Street Road 3.1 mi 4m
West Coleman Boulevard 2.2 mi 4m
US 17 2 mi 2m
Carner Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Rivers Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Meeting Street Road — 3.1 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 52; US 78

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
2

Keep slight left at fork onto US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · Carner Avenue
3

Continue on US 52

3.1 mi · 4 min · Meeting Street Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
5

Merge onto US 17

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 17
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on SC 703

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Coleman Boulevard
8

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec
9

Arrive at destination

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 4.7 miles from North Charleston, SC, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 7m 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 Mount Pleasant, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 9.3 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Charleston, 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 Road for about 3.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from North Charleston, SC · 7m 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 4.7 miles from North Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Pleasant, SC

The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, 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 8.4
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

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO1

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

PALMETTO EV PALMETTO2

Charleston, SC

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Hudson Nissan

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

SEC Charleston

Charleston, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Non-Networked: 3 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 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 5 hours ago

Origin

North Charleston, SC

Evening in North Charleston on Monday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Pleasant, SC

Evening in Mount Pleasant on Monday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 14 mph 0% chance 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

16m 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 North Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meeting Street Road, West Coleman Boulevard, US 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from North Charleston, 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 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from North Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivans Island along the way.

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