How far is Allendale, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Allendale, SC to Summerville, SC is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.36 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.64 mi
105.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.36 mi
Kilometers
118.06 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Summerville
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Allendale
49.8 mi
00h 45m
To Summerville
23.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 33 sec · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Burtons Ferry Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Burtons Ferry Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Highway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Main Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
51.1 mi · 70%
Main Highway
18.8 mi · 26%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 17%
Burtons Ferry Highway
8.69 mi · 12%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.44 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 45m from Allendale
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allendale and Mostly Cloudy near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Allendale and 23.5 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookdale, 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 Brookdale.

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 65.64 mi (105.63 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population2,829
Coordinates33.0079300, -81.3084400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: US 301 (-81.308613, 33.008047)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Summerville. The current time is 21:52:32.

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.