How far is Summerville, SC from Calhoun Falls, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Calhoun Falls, SC is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Calhoun Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Calhoun Falls.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Highway 178
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178
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Continue on Bruce Road
697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street
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Continue on Mosley Road
1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road
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Continue on Rock House Road
1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Scotts Ferry Road
1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road
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Continue on S-41-98
2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98
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Continue on S-41-227
2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227
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Continue on Kathy Hill Road
1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road
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Continue on Sivell Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Highway 25 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South
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Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Continue on State Highway 225
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 225
2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225
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Turn left onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.4 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Cox Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · North Cox Avenue
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Continue on North Cox Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · North Cox Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cox Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Calhoun Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Summerville and Patchy Fog near Calhoun Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Calhoun Falls?
The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Summerville and 93.3 miles from Calhoun Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Summerville and Patchy Fog near Calhoun Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Calhoun Falls. Straight-line distance: 157.86 mi (254.05 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calhoun Falls
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 34.0923400, -82.5956900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calhoun Falls (-82.59569, 34.09234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.01 | $74.01 |
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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