How far is Roebuck, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Roebuck, SC to Summerville, SC is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.95 mi
03h 16m
Flight
164.51 mi
264.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.51 mi
Kilometers
264.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.95 mi
Kilometers
283.17 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Roebuck
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebuck
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Summerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebuck
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Roebuck
88 mi
01h 38m
To Summerville
87.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    26 m · 4 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto East Blackstock Road

    1340 ft · 40 sec · East Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Blackstock Road

    2213 ft · 46 sec · East Blackstock Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roebuck 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 52%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 47%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 1%
East Blackstock Road
0.67 mi
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 38m from Roebuck
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roebuck 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 Roebuck to Summerville?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Roebuck and 87.9 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roebuck and Mostly 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 Roebuck and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 164.51 mi (264.76 km).

Roebuck

#1 Roebuck

CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,200
Coordinates34.8795700, -81.9662100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Roebuck (-81.96621, 34.87957)
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.50 $55.01
Premium $4.78 $29.67 $59.34
Diesel $5.62 $34.93 $69.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roebuck and Summerville. The current time is 20:35:44.

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.