How far is Blacksburg, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Blacksburg, SC to Summerville, SC is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
196.52 mi
03h 44m
Flight
164.29 mi
264.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.29 mi
Kilometers
264.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.52 mi
Kilometers
316.27 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blacksburg
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blacksburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia Lakes
SC

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

From Blacksburg
98.3 mi
01h 52m
To Summerville
98.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saluda Street

    1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  21. 21

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blacksburg 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
83.4 mi · 42%
Mount Holly Road
57 mi · 29%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 5%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 4%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

82.6 mi · 01h 29m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia Lakes
01h 52m from Blacksburg
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blacksburg and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Arcadia Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Blacksburg and 98.2 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

10 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

38 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

83 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 164.29 mi (264.4 km).

Blacksburg

#1 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.25 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
13.86 gal · 52.5 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.78 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.62 $38.97 $77.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Blacksburg and Summerville. The current time is 09:05:43.

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.