How far is Moncks Corner, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Moncks Corner, SC to Summerville, SC is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner and Summerville.
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Start on West Main Street
111 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 16 min · South 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 Moncks Corner 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.
South Live Oak Drive
Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner to Summerville?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Moncks Corner and 8.4 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moncks Corner and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
Goose Creek Clerk of Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Acres.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moncks Corner and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.84 km).
#1 Moncks Corner
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 12,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.1963200, -80.0142900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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