Origin
South Sumter, SC
Evening in South Sumter on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from South Sumter to Mount Pleasant, you are looking at a 109.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, the route remains entirely within the state of South Carolina. Because there are no designated stops, it serves as a straightforward, direct connection between these two locations. This drive is ideal for those who prefer local roads over major highway systems, offering a more grounded experience of the regional landscape.
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
54.9 miles from South Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating via Atlantic Street, Manning Avenue, and Manning Road, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. Since the longest stretch on Atlantic Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent transitions and adjustments as you navigate the local road network. The personality of this drive is distinctly non-highway, focusing on surface streets that keep you engaged with the changing surroundings. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids the high-speed, repetitive nature of typical long-distance interstate travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Street 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 South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 46m 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 South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manning Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aviation Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Remount Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rivers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sumter, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Branch Street
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
Branch Street
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Atlantic Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Manning Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Manning Avenue
4
Continue on Manning Road
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Manning Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 South: Savannah
6
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 26 East: Charleston
8
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
46 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
11
Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
12
Turn left onto Remount Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Remount Road
13
Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
14
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
16
Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
236 ft
·
13 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
18
Turn left
75 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road early can help you avoid potential local traffic. Because you will be navigating local roads for the entire 109.8 miles, keep a close watch on your navigation to handle the frequent turns required by the Manning Avenue and Manning Road segments. With no planned stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave South Sumter to avoid unnecessary detours. Budgeting $17 for gas is a good baseline, but keep a little extra on hand for the unexpected. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert at intersections and remain patient as you navigate the local thoroughfares to reach 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 54.9 miles from South Sumter, SC, or about 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 South Sumter, 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 South Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Sumter, 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 54.9 mi from South Sumter, SC · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from South Sumter, 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
$17.57 one way
$35.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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
5 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 46m 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 South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 109.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Street, Manning Avenue, Manning Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from South Sumter, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.57 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 South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 46m 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 South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Sumter, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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