How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Summerville, SC is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
95.96 mi
01h 28m
Flight
89 mi
143.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89 mi
Kilometers
143.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.44 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Andrews
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Andrews
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Saint Andrews
48 mi
00h 44m
To Summerville
48 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Whiteford Road

    84 m · 14 sec · Whiteford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    651 ft · 18 sec · Broad River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint Andrews Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    878 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  7. 7

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Andrews 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 95%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 2%
I 26 East
1.56 mi · 2%
Saint Andrews Road
0.85 mi · 1%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
Broad River Road
0.12 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 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 44m from Saint Andrews
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Andrews and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Andrews to Summerville?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Saint Andrews and 48 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Andrews and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 89 mi (143.23 km).

Saint Andrews

#1 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Whiteford Road (-81.103516, 34.049116)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.43 $26.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.78 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.62 $19.07 $38.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Andrews and Summerville. The current time is 13:42:24.

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.