How far is Ravenel, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Ravenel, SC to Summerville, SC is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel and Summerville.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1717 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 165
6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165
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Continue on Delemar Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Delemar Highway
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Continue on Delemar Highway
8.3 mi · 15 min · Delemar Highway
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Continue on Bacons Bridge Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road
157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2352 ft · 44 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
50 m · 12 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 Ravenel 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.
Delemar Highway
Continue on Delemar Highway
8.27 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Ravenel 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 Ravenel to Summerville?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Lincolnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Ravenel and 10.7 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 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 $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravenel and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravenel and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).
#1 Ravenel
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,768 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -80.2501000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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