Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Northwood Estates, SC
Colon Freld
Mount Pleasant, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is 19.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Mark Clark Expressway, Rivers Avenue, and Chuck Dawley Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, mostly highway drive within the Southeast region, specifically connecting two points within South Carolina. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find this route offers a practical, no-frills way to get from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Clark Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Rivers Avenue | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~2,618 veh/hr typical · worst 3,098
Quietest
2 AM
~55 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
47.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 75 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Northwood Estates, SC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto SC 703
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
Turn straight onto I 526
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
Turn left onto Greenridge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn straight onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway toward North Charleston
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.64 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Northwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 12 miles on the Mark Clark Expressway. The route balances highway driving with some time on local roads like Rivers Avenue and Chuck Dawley Boulevard, offering a brief change of pace. Expect a generally efficient and direct experience behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mark Clark Expressway and Rivers Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.1 miles (I 526 Bus / Chuck Dawley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
70 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~16.3 mi in
Elevation Range
45 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Northwood Estates, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
Charleston
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Mount Pleasant, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Mount Pleasant, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
North Charleston, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
North Charleston, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 04:30-21:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Mount Pleasant, SC
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-16:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Mount Pleasant, SC
Cuisine: japanese
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
North Charleston, SC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: french
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteYes
Near the start, short detour
SC
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Cannon
Near the start, short detour
Motel
Near the end, right off the route
Motel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
North Charleston, SC
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
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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