How far is Pacolet, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Pacolet, SC to Summerville, SC is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.76 mi
02h 55m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.76 mi
Kilometers
284.47 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Mon, May 4, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Pacolet
Mon, May 4, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacolet
2026-05-04T13:44
Arrive Summerville
Mon, May 4, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pacolet
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
Springdale
SC

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

From Pacolet
88.2 mi
01h 27m
To Summerville
88.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Street

    771 ft · 35 sec · Crescent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1496 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Highway 150

    555 ft · 21 sec · North Highway 150

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Spartanburg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thompson Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pinckney Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 51%
State Highway 121
42.5 mi · 24%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
Watson Street
7.38 mi · 4%
Jonesville Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
Spartanburg Highway
4.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

90.9 mi · 01h 39m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 27m from Pacolet
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pacolet and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Pacolet and 88.5 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacolet and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.19 km).

Pacolet

#1 Pacolet

Town of the United States

Population2,604
Coordinates34.8990200, -81.7617700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Crescent Street (-81.761842, 34.898917)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $24.72
Round trip
$49.43
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.72 $49.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.64 $55.27
Premium $4.78 $29.81 $59.63
Diesel $5.62 $35.09 $70.19

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacolet and Summerville. The current time is 13:44:40.

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.