How far is Summerville, SC from Blacksburg, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.96 mi
03h 45m
Flight
164.29 mi
264.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.29 mi
Kilometers
264.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.96 mi
Kilometers
315.37 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-11T07:29
Arrive Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Summerville
98.1 mi
01h 52m
To Blacksburg
97.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  11. 11

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  24. 24

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
87.8 mi · 45%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 27%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 5%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 4%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
01h 52m from Summerville
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Blacksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Summerville and 97.9 miles from Blacksburg.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

5 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

78 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

114 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 164.29 mi (264.4 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $27.41
Round trip
$54.82
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.41 $54.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.65 $61.30
Premium $4.78 $33.06 $66.13
Diesel $5.62 $38.92 $77.84

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Blacksburg. The current time is 07:29:10.

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.