How far is Kingstree, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Kingstree, SC to Summerville, SC is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
58.27 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.08 mi
78.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.77 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Kingstree
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingstree
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingstree
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
Bonneau
SC

Town

From Kingstree
29.1 mi
00h 36m
To Summerville
29.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Street

    1251 ft · 42 sec · East Brooks Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Longstreet Street

    1474 ft · 38 sec · Longstreet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2941 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingstree 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
39.4 mi · 68%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 21%
North Main Street
6.03 mi · 10%
Longstreet Street
0.28 mi
East Brooks Street
0.24 mi
West Main Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

37.7 mi · 00h 50m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonneau
00h 36m from Kingstree
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingstree and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bonneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Kingstree and 29.1 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingstree and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Bonneau

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

42 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

48 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Yemassee

108 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingstree and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.98 km).

Kingstree

#1 Kingstree

City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,989
Coordinates33.6676600, -79.8306300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Street (-79.830709, 33.667922)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.32
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.16 $16.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $4.78 $9.84 $19.69
Diesel $5.62 $11.59 $23.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingstree and Summerville. The current time is 00:06:37.

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.