How far is Springdale, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.93 mi
02h 13m
Flight
105.08 mi
169.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.08 mi
Kilometers
169.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.93 mi
Kilometers
199.45 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-17T04:45
Arrive Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Edisto
SC

Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Springdale
62.8 mi
01h 06m
To Summerville
61.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Logan Lane

    2438 ft · 2 min · Logan Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Springdale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bettis Academy Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bettis Academy Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1730 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  10. 10

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  22. 22

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
50.9 mi · 41%
Bettis Academy Road
21.9 mi · 18%
North Road
16.3 mi · 13%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 9%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 7%
John Nunn Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edisto
01h 06m from Springdale
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springdale and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Summerville?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Edisto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Springdale and 61.1 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springdale and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Edisto

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

28 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

59 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Yemassee

88 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

89 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 km).

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#1 Springdale

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population2,732
Coordinates33.6070800, -81.8537200
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Logan Lane (-81.853824, 33.607018)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Summerville. The current time is 04:45:28.

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.