How far is Abbeville, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Abbeville, SC to Summerville, SC is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.37 mi
03h 10m
Flight
149.99 mi
241.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.37 mi
Kilometers
275.8 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Abbeville
Mon, Apr 13, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-04-13T06:36
Arrive Summerville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Abbeville
85.7 mi
01h 35m
To Summerville
85.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Court Square

    144 m · 11 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Greenwood Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · East Greenwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225

  7. 7

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South

  11. 11

    Continue on Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 25 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Warren Road

    914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
87.5 mi · 51%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 8%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 8%
East Greenwood Street
9.77 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 4%
Columbia Highway
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 35m from Abbeville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abbeville and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Summerville?

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Abbeville and 85.7 miles from Summerville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbeville and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pineridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.39 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Population4,958
Coordinates34.1781700, -82.3790100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-82.379039, 34.178197)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.78 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.62 $34.03 $68.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Summerville. The current time is 06:36:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.