How far is South Congaree, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from South Congaree, SC to Summerville, SC is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
88.68 mi
01h 28m
Flight
82.85 mi
133.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.68 mi
Kilometers
142.72 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
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in South Congaree
Sat, Apr 18, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Congaree
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM 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
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Congaree
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 South Congaree
46 mi
00h 44m
To Summerville
42.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Congaree and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramblin Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Ramblin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmund Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    803 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 32 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 South Congaree 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Boulevard
86.4 mi · 97%
Edmund Highway
2.25 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Airport Boulevard

Merge slight left

85.4 mi · 01h 32m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 44m from South Congaree
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Congaree and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Congaree to Summerville?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 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 46 miles from South Congaree and 42.7 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Congaree and Sunny 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.

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

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 South Congaree and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 82.85 mi (133.34 km).

South Congaree

#1 South Congaree

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,485
Coordinates33.9109900, -81.1356500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramblin Road (-81.135575, 33.910814)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Congaree and Summerville. The current time is 02:24:37.

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.