How far is Ridgeville, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Ridgeville, SC to Summerville, SC is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.87 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ridgeville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.49 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Mon, May 25, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Mon, May 25, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-05-25T10:58
Arrive Summerville
Mon, May 25, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
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 Ridgeville
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Summerville
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    138 m · 25 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    1662 ft · 34 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th North Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · West 5th North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 5th Street North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeville 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 5th North Street
7.72 mi · 71%
School Street
1.58 mi · 15%
West 5th Street North
1.22 mi · 11%
North Main Street
0.61 mi · 6%
Church Street
0.32 mi · 3%
North Railroad Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 5th North Street

Turn right onto West 5th North Street

7.72 mi · 00h 12m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnville
00h 08m from Ridgeville
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 5.8 miles from Ridgeville and 5.1 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 4.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Goose Creek Clerk of Court

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 1.9/5 9 reviews City courthouse

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 Ridgeville and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.6 km).

Ridgeville

#1 Ridgeville

Town of the United States

Population1,841
Coordinates33.0957200, -80.3153700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Avenue (-80.315328, 33.095775)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.01
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.51 $3.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.68 $3.37
Premium $4.78 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.62 $2.14 $4.27

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeville and Summerville. The current time is 10:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.