Origin
Ravenel, SC
Late night in Ravenel on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenel, 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
44m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenel, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Mount Pleasant, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 26.2-mile drive from Ravenel, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 44 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes Savannah Highway and US 17, with a portion on West Coleman Boulevard as you approach your destination. Given the short distance and duration, this drive is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility for your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region and South Carolina for this entire excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 18 mi | 28m |
| US 17 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 165 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Septima Clark Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crosstown | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SC 165 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Septima P. Clark Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 18 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SC 165
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 165
3
Turn left onto SC 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
4
Turn right onto US 17
18 mi
·
28 min
·
Savannah Highway
5
Continue on US 17
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cannon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
7
Continue on US 17
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown
8
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on SC 703
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Coleman Boulevard
12
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 165 / State Highway 165
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Navigation decision point
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Isl...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
5 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
44m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 26.2-mile trip, with only 18% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 18 miles along Savannah Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before rejoining more local roads. The profile suggests a route that will require your attention as you navigate numerous turns and transitions between different local streets and highways. It's a driving experience characterized by frequent adjustments rather than long, high-speed segments.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 165.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ravenel, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Sullivans Island.
Georgetown
20.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 17
Sullivans Island
23.5 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Savannah Highway. 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: at 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Mount Pleasant, SC
More trips to Mount Pleasant, SC
Explore more options from Ravenel, SC or browse trips ending in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse SC road trips.