How far is Duncan, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Duncan, SC to Summerville, SC is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.44 mi
02h 59m
Flight
174.12 mi
280.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.12 mi
Kilometers
280.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.44 mi
Kilometers
304.88 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Mon, May 4, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Duncan
Mon, May 4, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncan
2026-05-04T12:12
Arrive Summerville
Mon, May 4, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Duncan
92.8 mi
01h 29m
To Summerville
96.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spencer Street

    39 m · 5 sec · South Spencer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    5.8 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Moore Duncan Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 221

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 48%
Highway 221
80.3 mi · 42%
Moore Duncan Highway
6.15 mi · 3%
West Main Street
5.84 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 1%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

90.9 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 29m from Duncan
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncan and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Duncan and 96.6 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncan and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 174.12 mi (280.22 km).

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#1 Duncan

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

Population3,715
Coordinates34.9379000, -82.1451100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spencer Street (-82.1449, 34.937874)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $26.50
Round trip
$53.00
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.50 $53.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.63 $59.26
Premium $4.78 $31.96 $63.93
Diesel $5.62 $37.62 $75.25

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncan and Summerville. The current time is 12:12:56.

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.