How far is Bamberg, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Bamberg, SC to Summerville, SC is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.63 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.29 mi
85.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.63 mi
Kilometers
91.13 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, May 16, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Bamberg
Sat, May 16, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bamberg
2026-05-16T15:59
Arrive Summerville
Sat, May 16, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bamberg
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Bamberg
36.5 mi
00h 35m
To Summerville
20.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Heritage Highway

    11 m · 5 sec · Heritage Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bamberg 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
51.1 mi · 90%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 22%
Main Highway
3 mi · 5%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.44 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 4%
Old Edisto Drive
1.73 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 35m from Bamberg
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bamberg and Clear near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bamberg and 20.2 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bamberg and Clear near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bamberg and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.77 km).

Bamberg

#1 Bamberg

City in South Carolina

Population3,160
Coordinates33.2971000, -81.0348200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Heritage Highway (-81.034827, 33.297084)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.78 $9.56 $19.11
Diesel $5.62 $11.25 $22.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bamberg and Summerville. The current time is 15:59:01.

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.