How far is Summerville, SC from Awendaw, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Awendaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Awendaw.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 East
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
51 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Long Point Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road
24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 24 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Awendaw.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Point Road
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Awendaw?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Summerville and 23.5 miles from Awendaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 32.61 mi (52.48 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Awendaw
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.0376700, -79.6131300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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