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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.24 mi
02h 59m
Flight
107.66 mi
173.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.66 mi
Kilometers
173.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.24 mi
Kilometers
201.55 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Little River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little River
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little River
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
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Little River
62.6 mi
01h 29m
To Summerville
62.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Little River Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Loris as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ellis Drive

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    143 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1787 ft · 43 sec · Robert Edge Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach

    1722 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    2189 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  15. 15

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little River and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 17
18.4 mi · 15%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 14%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 11%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 10%
Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 9%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 29m from Little River
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.26 km).

Little River

#1 Little River

City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,960
Coordinates33.8732300, -78.6141800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little River and Summerville. The current time is 23:37:06.

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.