Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Holly Hill, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Holly Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Holly Hill, SC covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Mark Clark Expressway, Gardner Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 33.6 mi | 37m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Gardner Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Judge Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rivers Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 33.6 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,503 veh/hr typical · worst 4,154
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Holly Hill, 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 Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Use 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
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 177
Toward SC 453: Harleyville, Holly Hill
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SC 453
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Judge Street
12
Continue on SC 453
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Gardner Boulevard
13
Turn left onto US 176
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old State Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 176
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 0 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Turn straight onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway toward North Charleston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward North Charleston
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
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward SC 453: Harleyville, Holly Hill
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 177
Toward SC 453: Harleyville, Holly Hill
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.13 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| premium | $4.64 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Holly Hill, SC
Morning in Holly Hill on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Northwood Estates, SC
28 mi in
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
4 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
1h 10m 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?
55.9 mi in 1h 10m, mostly highway — 33.6 mi of that is on I 26.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Mark Clark Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 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
103 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
161 ft
Total Descent
78 ft
Highest Point
103 ft
~55.9 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Pleasant, SC
Full guide →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
Arriving in Holly Hill, SC
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Providence Methodist Church — church building in Holly Hill, South Carolina, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on I 26. 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: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 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. 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 Holly Hill, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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