This 82.3-mile drive from Manning, SC, to Mount Pleasant, SC, is a manageable 1 hour and 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with only about 14% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, which is quite economical. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path through the Southeast region, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Manning, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi
34m
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi
19m
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi
16m
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi
14m
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi
8m
Rivers Avenue
5 mi
7m
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Society Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on SC 261
0.5 mi·1 min·West Boyce Street
2
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi·16 min·Greeleyville Highway
3
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi·36 sec·Society Street
4
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi·8 min·Gourdin Road
5
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi·34 min·South Williamsburg County Highway
6
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi·5 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi·13 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi·15 sec·Rivers Avenue
9
Continue on US 52; US 78
4.7 mi·7 min·Rivers Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 526
12 mi·14 min·Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi·2 min·Chuck Dawley Boulevard
13
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft·12 sec·Coleman Boulevard
14
Turn left
76 ft·5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With no designated stops, you can be spontaneous and pull over if you see something that catches your eye, though the route data doesn't highlight any specific points of interest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the $13 estimated cost is based on the full 82.3 miles and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability. A key tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns, as this 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests consistent navigation adjustments.
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 41.1 miles from Manning, SC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Manning, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manning, SC
This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Manning, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Williamsburg County Highway for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.3 and 82.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
20.3 mi into trip|~26m in|US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Turn right onto US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Navigation decision point
6
51.7 mi into trip|~1h 6m 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.
4
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.07
$28.14
premium
$4.70
$15.23
$30.46
diesel
$5.61
$18.17
$36.34
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
$8.64
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.52
$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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Manning, SC
Morning
in Manning on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Pleasant, SC
Morning
in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
18 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of your journey. While only 14% of the route involves highway driving, the bulk of the trip will take you along South Williamsburg County Highway, Goose Creek Boulevard South, and Greeleyville Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway, offering a bit of a breather before more turns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a route that requires your attention to navigate the various local roads and junctions, offering a more engaged driving experience.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on South Williamsburg County Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in near US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mount Pleasant is a large town in the Greater Charleston region of South Carolina. The population of the town has exploded, making it a very popular bedroom community of the city of Charleston.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 20.3 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, SC before heading back.
