How far is Southern Shops, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Southern Shops, SC to Summerville, SC is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Shops and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Shops and Summerville.
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Start on Surf Lane
65 m · 15 sec · Surf Lane
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Turn left onto Robin Circle
67 m · 12 sec · Robin Circle
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Turn right onto Shea Marie Street
117 m · 23 sec · Shea Marie Street
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Turn left onto Fairforest Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairforest Road
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Turn right onto International Drive
641 ft · 18 sec · International Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
119 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway
1699 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
89.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Shops and Summerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Southern Shops and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Shops to Summerville?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Southern Shops and 92.1 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southern Shops and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Shops and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 171.26 mi (275.62 km).
#1 Southern Shops
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,767 |
| Coordinates | 34.9859500, -81.9945500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.06 | $62.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.56 | $73.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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