How far is Johnsonville, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to Summerville, SC is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
80.65 mi
01h 42m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.65 mi
Kilometers
129.79 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonville
2026-04-17T04:31
Arrive Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonville
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 Johnsonville
40.4 mi
00h 51m
To Summerville
40.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    2227 ft · 46 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Georgetown Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 41

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonville 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
14.9 mi · 18%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 15%
North Main Street
8.63 mi · 11%
State Highway 41
8.24 mi · 10%
South Georgetown Highway
2.42 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
0.42 mi · 1%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 51m from Johnsonville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnsonville and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to Summerville?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 40.4 miles from Johnsonville and 40.3 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and 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 Johnsonville and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.57 km).

Johnsonville

#1 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,472
Coordinates33.8179400, -79.4492200
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Avenue (-79.449317, 33.817942)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnsonville and Summerville. The current time is 04:31:01.

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.