How far is Summerville, SC from Greenwood, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.29 mi
03h 23m
Flight
140.26 mi
225.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.26 mi
Kilometers
225.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.29 mi
Kilometers
256.35 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gaston
SC

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

From Summerville
79.6 mi
01h 41m
To Greenwood
79.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 178

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178

  15. 15

    Continue on Bruce Road

    697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bradley Street

    2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mosley Road

    1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Rock House Road

    1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Scotts Ferry Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Continue on S-41-98

    2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98

  21. 21

    Continue on S-41-227

    2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227

  22. 22

    Continue on Kathy Hill Road

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sivell Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road

    914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street North

    151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
87.9 mi · 55%
Columbia Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Highway 25 South
5.96 mi · 4%
Sivell Road
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 41m from Summerville
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Summerville and 79.7 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 140.26 mi (225.73 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $22.26
Round trip
$44.52
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.26 $44.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.89 $49.78
Premium $4.78 $26.85 $53.70
Diesel $5.62 $31.61 $63.21

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Greenwood. The current time is 06:53:04.

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.