Origin
Surfside Beach, SC
Morning in Surfside Beach on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside Beach, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fraser Street, Ocean Highway, US 17 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on North Fraser Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
41.2 miles from Surfside Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 82.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
North Fraser Street is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 27.3 miles in near US 17 / North Fraser Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 54m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.3 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 80.7 miles (I 526 Bus / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
27.3 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
80.5 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulev...
4
80.7 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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I 526 Bus / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 Bus / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
82.3 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
82.3 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 53.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| US 17 Business | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Church Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| L. H. Siau Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Surfside Drive
72 ft
·
7 sec
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Surfside Drive
2
Continue on Surfside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Surfside Drive
3
Turn left onto US 17 Business
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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US 17 Business
4
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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L. H. Siau Bridge
6
Continue on US 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Church Street
7
Turn left onto US 17
53 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulevard
9
Merge onto I 526 Bus
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Mark Clark Expressway
10
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
11
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
12 sec
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Coleman Boulevard
12
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 41.2 miles from Surfside Beach, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 59m 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 37m
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 Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Surfside Beach, 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 North Fraser Street for about 53.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Surfside Beach, SC · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.2 miles from Surfside Beach, 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
$12.89 one way
$25.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
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
14 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 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fraser Street, Ocean Highway, US 17 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Surfside Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.89 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 Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 1h 54m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.3 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 80.7 miles (I 526 Bus / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Surfside Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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