How far is Georgetown, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Summerville, SC is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.57 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.64 mi
91.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Jamestown
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Georgetown
33.2 mi
00h 43m
To Summerville
33.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 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 Georgetown and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highmarket Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 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 Georgetown 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 21%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18%
Highmarket Street
9.18 mi · 14%
County Line Road
6.97 mi · 10%
North Main Street
6.03 mi · 9%
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 43m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Summerville?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Georgetown and 33.3 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

44 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

54 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

102 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 Alternate (-79.294525, 33.376798)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 Georgetown and Summerville. The current time is 20:20:38.

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.