How far is Clover, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Clover, SC to Summerville, SC is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
185.68 mi
03h 04m
Flight
156.6 mi
252.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.6 mi
Kilometers
252.03 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.68 mi
Kilometers
298.82 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover
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
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Clover
92.8 mi
01h 32m
To Summerville
93 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    42 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saluda Street

    1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  20. 20

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clover 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
83.4 mi · 45%
Mount Holly Road
57 mi · 31%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 7%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 4%
Filbert Highway
6.05 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
01h 32m from Clover
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clover and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Clover and 93 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 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 Sunny around Clover and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

5 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

78 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

114 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 156.6 mi (252.03 km).

Clover

#1 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street West (-81.226494, 35.111274)
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
24.8 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clover and Summerville. The current time is 20:40:45.

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.