How far is Beaufort, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Summerville, SC is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
70.44 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.7 mi
79.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.7 mi
Kilometers
79.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.37 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Summerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Beaufort
35.2 mi
00h 41m
To Summerville
35.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Port Republic Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 165

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 165

  8. 8

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Delemar Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Delemar Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bacons Bridge Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2352 ft · 44 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
46.9 mi · 67%
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 13%
State Highway 165
5.42 mi · 8%
Bacons Bridge Road
3.93 mi · 6%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 41m from Beaufort
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaufort and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Beaufort and 35.2 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaufort and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.98 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Republic Street (-80.669826, 32.431679)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Summerville. The current time is 01:02:08.

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.