This 26.2-mile drive from Ravenel, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 44 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes Savannah Highway and US 17, with a portion on West Coleman Boulevard as you approach your destination. Given the short distance and duration, this drive is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility for your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region and South Carolina for this entire excursion.
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
13.1 miles from Ravenel, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 21m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 26.2-mile trip, with only 18% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 18 miles along Savannah Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before rejoining more local roads. The profile suggests a route that will require your attention as you navigate numerous turns and transitions between different local streets and highways. It's a driving experience characterized by frequent adjustments rather than long, high-speed segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 18 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 165.
Route Complexity5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SC 165 / State Highway 165
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
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1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Navigation decision point
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20.9 mi into trip|~34m in|US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
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23.5 mi into trip|~38m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ravenel, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Sullivans Island.
Georgetown
20.9 mi in|~34m|via US 17
Sullivans Island
23.5 mi in|~38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Savannah Highway
18 mi
28m
US 17
2.6 mi
3m
West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi
4m
State Highway 165
0.9 mi
1m
Septima Clark Expressway
0.6 mi
1m
Crosstown
0.5 mi
1m
SC 165
0.3 mi
<1m
Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 18 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
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Start on this road
0.1 mi·44 sec·this road
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Turn left onto SC 165
0.3 mi·37 sec·SC 165
3
Turn left onto SC 165
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 165
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Turn right onto US 17
18 mi·28 min·Savannah Highway
5
Continue on US 17
0.2 mi·23 sec·Cannon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Turn straight onto US 17
0.2 mi·28 sec·Septima P. Clark Parkway
7
Continue on US 17
0.5 mi·1 min·Crosstown
8
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi·1 min·Septima Clark Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
2.6 mi·3 min·US 17
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, GeorgetownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans IslandUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on SC 703
2.2 mi·4 min·West Coleman Boulevard
12
Turn right
76 ft·5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this quick 44-minute drive of just 26.2 miles, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving mid-morning or early afternoon could help you avoid the busiest local traffic. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this trip in one go, keeping your estimated fuel cost to around $4. When you're on Savannah Highway for that longest stretch of 18 miles, pay close attention to speed limit changes as you transition into more developed areas. This will help you maintain a smooth journey into Mount Pleasant.
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 13.1 miles from Ravenel, SC, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 26.2 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Ravenel, 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 Ravenel, SC
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ravenel, 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 Savannah Highway for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Ravenel, SC
· 21m into the drive
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Ravenel, 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$4.48
$8.96
premium
$4.70
$4.85
$9.70
diesel
$5.61
$5.78
$11.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.9
0
$2.75
$1.26
Efficient EV
6.6
0
$2.29
$1.05
EV Truck/SUV
10.5
0
$3.67
$1.68
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 days ago
Origin
Ravenel, SC
Night
in Ravenel on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Pleasant, SC
Night
in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
3 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
44m 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 Ravenel, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 26.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, US 17, West Coleman Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Ravenel, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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 26.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
Between Ravenel, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Sullivans Island.
