How far is Summerville, SC from Chesterfield, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Chesterfield.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue
120 m · 13 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
2618 ft · 1 min · South Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto East 6th South Street
876 ft · 30 sec · East 6th South Street
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Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway
1992 ft · 38 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway
1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road
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Continue on Delemar Highway
8.9 mi · 16 min · Delemar Highway
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Continue on State Highway 165
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 165
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Turn sharp right onto Savannah Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn right onto Broad River Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · Broad River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Chesterfield Drive
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Lake Drive
1156 ft · 51 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Summerville and Patchy Smoke near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 35.9 miles from Summerville and 35.9 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Summerville and Patchy Smoke near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
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 Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 54.65 mi (87.95 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 32.4015800, -80.7640000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-80.764, 32.40158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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