How far is Judson, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Judson, SC to Summerville, SC is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.07 mi
03h 05m
Flight
179.96 mi
289.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.96 mi
Kilometers
289.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.07 mi
Kilometers
317.15 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Judson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Judson
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Judson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seven Oaks
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Judson
97.1 mi
01h 32m
To Summerville
99.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW
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 Judson and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    727 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Honour Street

    1006 ft · 49 sec · Honour Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Anderson Road

    2638 ft · 1 min · Anderson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · Anderson Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  11. 11

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 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 Judson 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 46%
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 44%
East North Street
11.2 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Anderson Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

90.9 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 32m from Judson
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Judson 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 Judson to Summerville?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Judson and 99.9 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Judson and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 179.96 mi (289.62 km).

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#1 Judson

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population2,050
Coordinates34.8331700, -82.4276200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-82.427614, 34.832969)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 Judson and Summerville. The current time is 01:10:13.

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.