How far is Summerville, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Fountain Inn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Fountain Inn.
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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
146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 West: Fountain Inn
2394 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Laurens Road
2393 ft · 40 sec · Laurens Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Fountain Inn.
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
147 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fountain Inn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Fountain Inn?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Summerville and 86.4 miles from Fountain Inn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fountain Inn.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 163.56 mi (263.23 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain Inn
City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,905 |
| Coordinates | 34.6890100, -82.1956700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.97 | $53.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
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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