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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.31 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.16 mi
29.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.3 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, May 6, 6:43 PM EDT
Return by in Ravenel
Wed, May 6, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravenel
2026-05-06T18:14
Arrive Summerville
Wed, May 6, 6:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ravenel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Ravenel
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Summerville
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 165

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165

  4. 4

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Delemar Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Delemar Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bacons Bridge Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2352 ft · 44 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 42%
State Highway 165
6.36 mi · 30%
Bacons Bridge Road
3.93 mi · 18%
South Main Street
1.05 mi · 5%
East Carolina Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Old Trolley Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnville
00h 14m from Ravenel
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincolnville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnville.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

79 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravenel and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).

Ravenel

#1 Ravenel

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,768
Coordinates32.7632300, -80.2501000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.24596, 32.761495)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravenel and Summerville. The current time is 18:14:03.

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.