How far is Summerville, SC from Hampton, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Hampton, SC is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.53 mi
01h 43m
Flight
56.04 mi
90.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.04 mi
Kilometers
90.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.63 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
31.3 mi
00h 51m
To Hampton
31.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Helen Street

    1396 ft · 1 min · Helen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Helen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferies Boulevard
20.2 mi · 32%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 32%
South Main Street
6.13 mi · 10%
Charleston Highway
4.31 mi · 7%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 6%
Walterboro Highway
3.73 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
00h 51m from Summerville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Summerville and 31.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

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 Hampton. Straight-line distance: 56.04 mi (90.19 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Hampton

City in South Carolina

Population2,488
Coordinates32.8779400, -81.1276100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Hampton (-81.12761, 32.87794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Hampton. The current time is 21:55:12.

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.