How far is McCormick, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Summerville, SC is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Aiken 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 McCormick and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCormick and Summerville.
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Start on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Turn left
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Turn left onto Salley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 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 McCormick and Summerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 00h 48m
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 McCormick and Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCormick to Summerville?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Salley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from McCormick and 81.8 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McCormick and Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Salley
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 Salley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.21 km).
#1 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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 (-80.1755, 33.018698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
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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