How far is Summerville, SC from Fairfax, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Fairfax, SC is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 54m
Flight
61.62 mi
99.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.81 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Wed, May 13, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-05-12T23:58
Arrive Fairfax
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Summerville
35.3 mi
00h 57m
To Fairfax
35.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    20.2 mi · 36 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Walterboro Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Walterboro Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Charleston Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elm Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Elm Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    68 m · 9 sec · Hampton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street East

    90 m · 13 sec · 7th Street East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferies Boulevard
20.2 mi · 29%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 29%
South Main Street
6.13 mi · 9%
Augusta Highway
5.49 mi · 8%
Charleston Highway
4.31 mi · 6%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Jefferies Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

20.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
00h 57m from Summerville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Summerville and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Summerville and 35.4 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Summerville and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 61.62 mi (99.16 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Fairfax

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,622
Coordinates32.9590500, -81.2365000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Fairfax (-81.2365, 32.95905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
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
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.90 $19.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.78 $11.94 $23.89
Diesel $5.62 $14.06 $28.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Fairfax. The current time is 23:58:26.

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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.