How far is Little River, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Summerville, SC is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Summerville.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1787 ft · 43 sec · Robert Edge Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
1722 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Take the exit slight left
115 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
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Turn right
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Little River and Summerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Little River and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little River to Summerville?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Little River and 62.6 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little River and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.26 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 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 33m |
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 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
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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