How far is Summerville, SC from Bamberg, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Bamberg, SC is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
73.63 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.29 mi
85.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.5 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bamberg
Mon, Apr 13, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-13T06:35
Arrive Bamberg
Mon, Apr 13, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Summerville
36.8 mi
00h 43m
To Bamberg
36.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Heritage Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
45 mi · 61%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 17%
Five Chop Road
6.58 mi · 9%
Main Highway
3 mi · 4%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.47 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

44.6 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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 43m from Summerville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Summerville and 36.8 miles from Bamberg.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Bamberg. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.77 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Bamberg

#2 Bamberg

City in South Carolina

Population3,160
Coordinates33.2971000, -81.0348200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Bamberg (-81.03482, 33.2971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Bamberg. The current time is 06:35:31.

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.