Mount Pleasant, SC to Clover, SC is 209.6 miles and takes about 4h 5m via I 26 and Charles F Bolden Freeway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making for a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
99.2 mi
1h 47m
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi
57m
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi
14m
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi
8m
York Highway
6.5 mi
7m
Filbert Highway
6.1 mi
9m
Alexander Love Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 84 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,927 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,553
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Clover, SC.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft·9 sec·Coleman Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
1.3 mi·2 min·Chuck Dawley Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto I 526
12 mi·14 min·Mark Clark Expressway
Toward North CharlestonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 18BToward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
1.1 mi·1 min·Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight
0.1 mi·20 sec
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward I 26 North: Columbia
9
Merge onto I 26
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 111BToward US 1 North: West ColumbiaUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
0.6 mi·42 sec·Augusta Road
12
Turn straight onto SC 12
2.7 mi·3 min·Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
13
Continue on SC 12
1.4 mi·2 min·Hampton Street
14
Turn left onto US 76
1.3 mi·2 min·Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on SC 277
7.6 mi·8 min·I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 77
53 mi·57 min·Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 73Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
132 ft·3 sec
Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, YorkUse the left lane.
19
Turn left onto SC 901
3.3 mi·5 min·Mount Holly Road
20
Continue on SC 901
0.3 mi·43 sec·Saluda Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto SC 901; SC 5
3.2 mi·5 min·South Heckle Boulevard
22
Turn left onto SC 5
2.3 mi·3 min·West Main Street
23
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi·7 min·York Highway
24
Continue on SC 5
4.4 mi·5 min·Alexander Love Highway
25
Turn right onto US 321
1.6 mi·2 min·Filbert Highway
26
Turn straight onto Filbert Highway
4.5 mi·6 min·Filbert Highway
27
Continue on US 321
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street South
28
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·Kings Mountain Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto Church Street
299 ft·9 sec·Church Street
30
Turn right onto Guinn Street
520 ft·25 sec·Guinn Street
31
Turn right onto US 321
346 ft·5 sec·North Main Street West
32
Arrive at destination
US 321
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $32, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a significant break is 99.2 miles on I 26, so plan for a fuel and stretch stop before or during that segment. Given its relatively short duration, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but an early start is generally best for a relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clover, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
This is one driving day of about 209.6 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 99.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 209.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.3 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
7
114.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
8
181.5 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 73
Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
9
181.8 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
6
209.3 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|Kings Mountain Street
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.30 one way
$66.59 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.31
$72.62
premium
$4.78
$39.44
$78.89
diesel
$6.18
$50.99
$101.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.9
0
$22.01
$10.06
Efficient EV
52.4
0
$18.34
$8.38
EV Truck/SUV
83.8
1
$29.34
$13.41
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Morning
in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
N 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Clover, SC
Morning
in Clover on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
NNE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
74°F
Forest Acres, SC
105 mi in
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
2 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 82% of the 209.6 miles on major roads like I 26. You'll experience a long stretch of 99.2 miles on I 26 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the interstate sections. The drive transitions from more urban-adjacent routes to a more rural interstate feel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.2 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Charles F Bolden Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 209.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
811 ft21 ft
Total Climb
928 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~209.6 mi in
Elevation Range
791 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Clover, SC, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Yorktown — 1943 Essex-class aircraft carrier
•USS Laffey — 1943 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
•Charles Pinckney National Historic Site — human settlement in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 209.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.2 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 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.
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 Clover, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Clover, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
