Origin
Moncks Corner, SC
Late night in Moncks Corner on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncks Corner, 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
47m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncks Corner, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Moncks Corner to Mount Pleasant, this 36-mile trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. Since the drive is short, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making this an economical option for your schedule. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize Goose Creek Boulevard South, the Mark Clark Expressway, and Rivers Avenue to reach your destination. This route offers a practical connection between these two South Carolina locations, providing a reliable path for your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Rivers Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Live Oak Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Perry Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Annie Williams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard South
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on SC 6
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Live Oak Drive
3
Turn left onto Perry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Perry Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
5
Continue on Annie Williams Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
6
Turn left onto Wigfall Street
237 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wigfall Street
7
Turn sharp right onto US 52
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
10
Continue on US 52; US 78
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Rivers Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 526
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
14
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
15
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Moncks Corner, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 35.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Annie Williams Street
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Turn sharp right onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and more arterial routes. With a 33% highway share, you will encounter a blend of traffic patterns rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 16.1 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The character of the road shifts as you move from the quieter stretches near Moncks Corner toward the more developed infrastructure closer to Mount Pleasant. Staying alert is key, as the combination of expressway speeds and local road transitions requires you to adjust your driving style throughout the 47-minute trip.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Goose Creek Boulevard South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Annie Williams Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 36 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
52 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
46 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
52 ft
Elevation Range
44 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Pleasant, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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