Origin
Bonneau Beach, SC
Afternoon in Bonneau Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonneau Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonneau Beach, SC
Jan van der Wolf
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
Bonneau Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is 47.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Goose Creek Boulevard South and Mark Clark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. Expect a route with frequent turns and a local feel, making it a straightforward, short trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick hop between these two areas without committing to a full day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Rivers Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Black Oak Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Butter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saracen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard South
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonneau Beach, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Saracen Drive
2
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butter Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Black Oak Road
4
Turn right onto US 52
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
8
Continue on US 52; US 78
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Rivers Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 526
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
12
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
13
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Black Oak Road
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 52 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
3:19 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
2 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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 25% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles along Goose Creek Boulevard South. Be prepared for a road that requires your attention, as you'll be navigating through various local roads and making numerous turns. The landscape will likely shift from more suburban areas to more developed stretches as you approach Mount Pleasant.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Goose Creek Boulevard South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Black Oak Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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