How far is East Sumter, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from East Sumter, SC to Summerville, SC is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Sumter and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sumter and Summerville.
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Start on Young Street
543 ft · 29 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto McLean Street
1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street
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Turn right onto North Pike East
1297 ft · 25 sec · North Pike East
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Continue on Nort Pike East
1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East
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Turn left onto Florence Highway
68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway
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Continue on East Liberty Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Lafayette Drive
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Turn left onto Manning Avenue
1278 ft · 24 sec · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 East Sumter 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
36 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Sumter 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 East Sumter to Summerville?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from East Sumter and 43 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Sumter and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.46 km).
#1 East Sumter
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,343 |
| Coordinates | 33.9254400, -80.2961900 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
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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