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

The driving distance from Saint Matthews, SC to Summerville, SC is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
64.18 mi
01h 04m
Flight
56.59 mi
91.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.28 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Matthews
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Matthews
2026-05-12T19:48
Arrive Summerville
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Matthews
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
Holly Hill
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Saint Matthews
32.1 mi
00h 32m
To Summerville
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harry C Raysor Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harry C Raysor Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Matthews Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Matthews Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Matthews Road

    1652 ft · 27 sec · Saint Matthews Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 57 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 Saint Matthews and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
53.7 mi · 84%
Saint Matthews Road
6.88 mi · 11%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 3%
Harry C Raysor Drive
1.16 mi · 2%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
Bridge Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 57m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
00h 32m from Saint Matthews
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Matthews and Mostly Cloudy near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Saint Matthews and 32.1 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Matthews and Mostly Cloudy near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Matthews and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 56.59 mi (91.08 km).

Saint Matthews

#1 Saint Matthews

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Population1,903
Coordinates33.6648800, -80.7778700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-80.77792, 33.664814)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.78 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.62 $12.71 $25.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Matthews and Summerville. The current time is 19:48:20.

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.