How far is Ridgeland, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Summerville, SC is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.23 mi
01h 17m
Flight
59.73 mi
96.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.73 mi
Kilometers
96.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-04-11T04:28
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Ridgeland
34.2 mi
00h 38m
To Summerville
34 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence

    30.7 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right

    26.2 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 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 Ridgeland 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
30.7 mi · 45%
South Main Street
4.25 mi · 6%
Sniders Highway
3.21 mi · 5%
North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.73 mi · 3%
Hampton Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Robertson Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence

30.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
00h 38m from Ridgeland
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgeland and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Ridgeland and 34 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgeland and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.12 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

Town in South Carolina

Population3,868
Coordinates32.4807400, -80.9803900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jacob Smart Boulevard (-80.980328, 32.48072)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Summerville. The current time is 04:28:18.

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.