Origin
Saint George, SC
Night in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
This 57.3-mile drive from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC takes about 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. It's a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stays and offering a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of South Carolina. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The main roads you'll follow include Memorial Boulevard, East Jim Bilton Boulevard, and Ridgeville Road, indicating a more local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. You'll find this drive offers a practical way to connect these two South Carolina locales without significant time commitment.
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
28.7 miles from Saint George, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 57.3-mile route, as it features 0% highway travel. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than open interstates. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. Since there's no significant highway percentage, the entire journey will feel like a local exploration, with no long, uninterrupted stretches to break up the experience. This driving profile is ideal if you prefer a more hands-on approach to navigation and enjoy experiencing the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jim Bilton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aviation Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Remount Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rivers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mark Clark Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Memorial Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Ridge Street
387 ft
·
21 sec
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Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
3
Continue on East Jim Bilton Boulevard
16 mi
·
23 min
·
East Jim Bilton Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeville Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 26 East: Charleston
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 26 East: Charleston
6
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
26 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Remount Road, Hanahan
9
Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Remount Road, Hanahan
10
Turn left onto Remount Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Remount Road
11
Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
12
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
14
Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
236 ft
·
13 sec
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Coleman Boulevard
16
Turn left
75 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour duration and 57.3-mile length, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart Saint George, SC at your leisure without needing to worry about splitting the drive. With a low fuel cost of approximately $9, you won't need extensive planning for refueling stops. Pay attention to the frequent turns along Memorial Boulevard, East Jim Bilton Boulevard, and Ridgeville Road; these will be your primary navigation points. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential local rush hour traffic, making your 1-hour journey even smoother.
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 28.7 miles from Saint George, SC, or about 30m into the drive.
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 57.3 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
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 Saint George, 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 Saint George, SC
This is one driving day of about 57.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint George, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Saint George, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Saint George, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 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
6 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
1h 1m 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 George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Boulevard, East Jim Bilton Boulevard, Ridgeville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Saint George, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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.
The drive from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint George, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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