How far is Summerville, SC from Batesburg, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Batesburg, SC is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
122.76 mi
02h 21m
Flight
100.13 mi
161.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.56 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T18:11
Arrive Batesburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Summerville
61.4 mi
01h 10m
To Batesburg
61.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Fairview Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairview Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    36 m · 3 sec · West Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
87.9 mi · 72%
Augusta Road
23.6 mi · 19%
Fairview Road
6.77 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 2%
South Pine Street
1.52 mi · 1%
US 178
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

87.5 mi · 01h 34m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 10m from Summerville
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Batesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Summerville and 61.4 miles from Batesburg.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Batesburg. Straight-line distance: 100.13 mi (161.15 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Batesburg

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,380
Coordinates33.9079200, -81.5473300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Batesburg (-81.54733, 33.90792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Batesburg. The current time is 18:11:27.

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.