How far is Chesterfield, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Summerville, SC is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 01h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Summerville.
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Start on Chesterfield Lake Drive
1156 ft · 56 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Chesterfield Drive
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Turn left onto Broad River Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · Broad River Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 165
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 165
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Continue on Delemar Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Delemar Highway
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Continue on Delemar Highway
8.3 mi · 15 min · Delemar Highway
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Continue on Bacons Bridge Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road
157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2352 ft · 44 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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.
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.
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Chesterfield and Clear near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Summerville?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 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 35.9 miles from Chesterfield and 35.9 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Chesterfield and Clear near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 54.65 mi (87.95 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 32.4015800, -80.7640000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.96 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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