How far is Summerville, SC from Beaufort, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
70.51 mi
01h 42m
Flight
49.7 mi
79.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.7 mi
Kilometers
79.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.51 mi
Kilometers
113.48 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaufort
Wed, Apr 15, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-14T23:29
Arrive Beaufort
Wed, Apr 15, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Cottageville
SC

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

From Summerville
35.3 mi
00h 51m
To Beaufort
35.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Street

    2618 ft · 1 min · South Magnolia Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th South Street

    876 ft · 30 sec · East 6th South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue

    716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Delemar Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 165

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 165

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Savannah Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Port Republic Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 24%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 17%
Savannah Highway
11.9 mi · 17%
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 13%
Charleston Highway
5.86 mi · 8%
State Highway 165
5.41 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Ace Basin Parkway

Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

17.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 51m from Summerville
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Beaufort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Summerville and 35.2 miles from Beaufort.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.98 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Beaufort. The current time is 23:29:19.

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.