Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Afternoon in Saint Andrews on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, 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
17m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Andrews, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 8.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, West Coleman Boulevard, Savannah Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.6 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.7 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 (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 8.7 miles and takes about 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
21 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
21 ft
~8.7 mi in
Elevation Range
25 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near US 17.
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 17m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
7
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
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Andrews, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Sullivans Island.
Georgetown
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via US 17
Sullivans Island
6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Savannah Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Septima Clark Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crosstown | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Septima P. Clark Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cannon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on US 17
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Savannah Highway
2
Continue on US 17
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cannon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
4
Continue on US 17
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown
5
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on SC 703
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Coleman Boulevard
9
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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.
Destination
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:47 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
24 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
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 Saint Andrews, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 8.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, West Coleman Boulevard, Savannah Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Saint Andrews, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 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 17m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Saint Andrews, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Sullivans Island.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 21 ft elevation with about 38 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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