How far is Greenwood, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Summerville, SC is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Summerville.
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Start on West Cambridge Avenue
52 m · 7 sec · West Cambridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street North
151 m · 14 sec · Main Street North
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Turn slight right onto Beaudrot Avenue
86 m · 15 sec · Beaudrot Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivy Hall Lane
130 m · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane
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Continue on Main Street North
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left
22 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Greenwood and Summerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Summerville?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Greenwood and 98.4 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 140.26 mi (225.73 km).
#1 Greenwood
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 23,356 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954000, -82.1617900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
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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