How far is Kiawah Island, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Kiawah Island, SC to Summerville, SC is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Charleston 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 Kiawah Island and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiawah Island and Summerville.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Continue on Turtle Point Lane
652 ft · 31 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
9 m · 1 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Main Road
7 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bees Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashley River Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Ashley River Road
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Turn right onto Cook'South Cross Road
1402 ft · 30 sec · Cook'South Cross Road
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Turn right onto Bacons Bridge Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road
157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2352 ft · 44 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
50 m · 12 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 Kiawah Island and Summerville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ashley River Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashley River Road
11.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kiawah Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kiawah Island to Summerville?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kiawah Island and 21.6 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kiawah Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenel.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiawah Island and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).
#1 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 (-80.175504, 33.018695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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