Origin
Winnsboro, SC
Afternoon in Winnsboro on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnsboro, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia Road, Highway 321 South, Charles F Bolden Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.05 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.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Winnsboro, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 147.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Road | — | — |
| Highway 321 South | — | — |
| Charles F Bolden Freeway | — | — |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| Aviation Avenue | — | — |
| Remount Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Columbia Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on North Congress Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Congress Street
2
Continue on Columbia Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
3
Continue on Columbia Road
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Columbia Road
4
Turn left onto US Highway 321 South Bypass
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US Highway 321 South Bypass
5
Turn left
6.1 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
9
Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26 East: Charleston
12
Merge slight right
95 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
14
Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
15
Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
16
Turn left onto Remount Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Remount Road
17
Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
18
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
20
Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
236 ft
·
13 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
22
Turn left
75 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at your 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 73.7 miles from Winnsboro, SC, or about 1h 12m 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 32 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 Winnsboro, 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 Winnsboro, SC
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Winnsboro, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Winnsboro, SC · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Winnsboro, 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
$23.05 one way
$46.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
2h 25m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Road, Highway 321 South, Charles F Bolden Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Winnsboro, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.05 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 Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winnsboro, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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