How far is Barnwell, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Barnwell, SC to Summerville, SC is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
77.43 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.21 mi
113 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.21 mi
Kilometers
113 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.43 mi
Kilometers
124.61 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Barnwell
Wed, Apr 22, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnwell
2026-04-22T15:10
Arrive Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnwell
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 Barnwell
46.9 mi
00h 48m
To Summerville
30.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marlboro Avenue

    75 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on SC 70

    5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70

  7. 7

    Continue on Denmark Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
51.1 mi · 66%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 16%
Denmark Road
6.71 mi · 9%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 9%
SC 70
5.05 mi · 7%
Main Highway
3 mi · 4%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 48m from Barnwell
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barnwell 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 Barnwell to Summerville?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 46.9 miles from Barnwell and 30.5 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barnwell and Mostly Sunny 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 Barnwell and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 70.21 mi (113 km).

Barnwell

#1 Barnwell

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,260
Coordinates33.2448700, -81.3587200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.358685, 33.244681)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnwell and Summerville. The current time is 15:10:04.

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.