How far is Summerville, SC from Duncan, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Duncan, SC is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.12 mi
03h 32m
Flight
174.12 mi
280.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.12 mi
Kilometers
280.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.12 mi
Kilometers
299.53 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncan
Mon, May 4, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-05-04T13:39
Arrive Duncan
Mon, May 4, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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

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 Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Summerville
93.1 mi
01h 46m
To Duncan
93 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 221

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 221

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moore Duncan Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    5.8 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Spencer Street

    39 m · 3 sec · South Spencer Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spencer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 79%
Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 13%
Moore Duncan Highway
6.15 mi · 3%
East Main Street
5.84 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Highway 221
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 46m from Summerville
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Duncan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Summerville and 93 miles from Duncan.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Duncan. Straight-line distance: 174.12 mi (280.22 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

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

Population3,715
Coordinates34.9379000, -82.1451100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Duncan (-82.14511, 34.9379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.05
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.02 $52.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.10 $58.20
Premium $4.78 $31.39 $62.78
Diesel $5.62 $36.95 $73.90

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Duncan. The current time is 13:39:08.

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.