How far is Heath Springs, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Heath Springs, SC to Summerville, SC is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.35 mi
02h 23m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.35 mi
Kilometers
209.78 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Heath Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath Springs
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath Springs
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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Heath Springs
70.5 mi
01h 11m
To Summerville
59.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heath Springs and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1288 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 28%
I 26 East
30.6 mi · 23%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 11%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 9%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 6%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 11m from Heath Springs
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Heath Springs 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 Heath Springs to Summerville?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Heath Springs and 59.8 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Heath Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manning and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath Springs and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.08 km).

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#1 Heath Springs

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

Population1,054
Coordinates34.5932100, -80.6753500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: US 521 (-80.675412, 34.593203)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Heath Springs and Summerville. The current time is 05:01:33.

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.