How far is Eureka Mill, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Eureka Mill, SC to Summerville, SC is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka Mill and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Mill and Summerville.
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Start on 5th Street
1083 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
12 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Saluda Road
1389 ft · 28 sec · Saluda Road
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Turn slight right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto J A Cochran (Bypass)
1.6 km · 2 min · J A Cochran (Bypass)
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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn right onto Old Richburg Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Old Richburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1991 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
82.6 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Eureka Mill 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Eureka Mill 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 Eureka Mill to Summerville?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Eureka Mill and 79.2 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eureka Mill and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Mill and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 131.12 mi (211.02 km).
#1 Eureka Mill
Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,476 |
| Coordinates | 34.7176400, -81.1937000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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