How far is Kershaw, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Summerville, SC is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
125.68 mi
02h 18m
Flight
108.5 mi
174.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.68 mi
Kilometers
202.26 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kershaw
2026-04-19T10:39
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kershaw
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 Kershaw
67.3 mi
01h 09m
To Summerville
58.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Kershaw and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hilton Street

    788 ft · 15 sec · East Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Matson Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Matson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kershaw 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 29%
I 26 East
30.6 mi · 24%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 11%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 10%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 7%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 09m from Kershaw
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kershaw 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 Kershaw to Summerville?

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 67.3 miles from Kershaw and 58.4 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kershaw 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
Local place coverage is thin around Manning, 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 Manning.

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
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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 Kershaw and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 108.5 mi (174.62 km).

Kershaw

#1 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hilton Street (-80.58369, 34.551843)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 Kershaw and Summerville. The current time is 10:39:30.

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.