How far is Chattanooga, TN from Summerville, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Summerville, GA is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Summerville.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Lyle Jones Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
16 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
104 m · 16 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Summerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
16 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Summerville?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
LaFayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Chattanooga and 22.1 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Summerville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.92 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 34.4806400, -85.3477300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerville (-85.34773, 34.48064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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