How far is Calhoun Falls, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Calhoun Falls, SC to Summerville, SC is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.6 mi
03h 25m
Flight
157.86 mi
254.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.86 mi
Kilometers
254.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.69 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Mon, May 25, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Calhoun Falls
Mon, May 25, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun Falls
2026-05-25T08:56
Arrive Summerville
Mon, May 25, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun Falls
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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Calhoun Falls
92.8 mi
01h 42m
To Summerville
92.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun Falls and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cox Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · North Cox Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Russell Lake Boulevard

    24.4 mi · 33 min · East Russell Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225

  5. 5

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South

  9. 9

    Continue on Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 25 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Warren Road

    914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  23. 23

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
87.5 mi · 47%
East Russell Lake Boulevard
24.4 mi · 13%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 8%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 4%
Columbia Highway
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 35m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 42m from Calhoun Falls
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Calhoun Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calhoun Falls to Summerville?

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Calhoun Falls and 92.8 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Calhoun Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun Falls and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 157.86 mi (254.05 km).

Calhoun Falls

#1 Calhoun Falls

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates34.0923400, -82.5956900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cox Avenue (-82.595604, 34.092304)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.01 $58.02
Premium $4.78 $31.30 $62.59
Diesel $5.62 $36.84 $73.67

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun Falls and Summerville. The current time is 08:56:16.

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.