Origin
Northwood Estates, SC
Afternoon in Northwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood Estates, SC to Mount Pleasant, 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
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Northwood Estates, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northwood Estates, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mark Clark Expressway, Rivers Avenue, Chuck Dawley Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Mark Clark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Clark Expressway | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Rivers Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mark Clark Expressway
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood Estates, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Greenridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenridge Road
2
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
3
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
4
Continue on US 52; US 78
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Rivers Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 526
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
9
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Turn right onto US 52; US 78 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler 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?
19.2 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 11.9 mi of that is on Mark Clark Expressway.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Mark Clark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.6 miles in near US 52; US 78 / Goose Creek Boulevard South.
Driving Effort
3/10
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: at 0.6 miles (US 52; US 78 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.2 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 (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 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: at 0.6 miles (US 52; US 78 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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