How far is Summerdale, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Summerdale, AL to Auburn, AL is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.39 mi
03h 39m
Flight
196.38 mi
316.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.38 mi
Kilometers
316.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.39 mi
Kilometers
362.73 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Summerdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerdale
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerdale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Summerdale
112.5 mi
01h 49m
To Auburn
112.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Summerdale and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerdale and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 1st Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jackson Avenue

    87 m · 15 sec · East Jackson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    837 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on West Shriver Avenue

    2668 ft · 1 min · West Shriver Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    31.2 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerdale and Auburn.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
137 mi · 61%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 23%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
West Shriver Avenue
0.51 mi
US 29
0.17 mi
Northwest 1st Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 49m from Summerdale
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summerdale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerdale to Auburn?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Summerdale and 112.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Summerdale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerdale and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.04 km).

Summerdale

#1 Summerdale

Town

Population1,792
Coordinates30.4877000, -87.6997100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 1st Street (-87.699316, 30.487703)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.11 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.21
15.9 gal · 60.22 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.11 $60.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.63 $36.77 $73.54
Diesel $5.42 $43.05 $86.10

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 Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerdale and Auburn. The current time is 23:34:04.

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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.