How far is Summerville, SC from Irmo, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Irmo, SC is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
100.76 mi
01h 53m
Flight
93.83 mi
151.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.15 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irmo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Irmo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Summerville
50.4 mi
00h 56m
To Irmo
50.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 60 West

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Lake Murray Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Murray Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard

    107 m · 11 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Woodrow Street

    45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
97 mi · 96%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 2%
Lake Murray Boulevard
1.27 mi · 1%
SC 60 West
0.3 mi
Woodrow Street
0.03 mi
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 45m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 56m from Summerville
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Summerville and Patchy Smoke near Irmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Summerville and 50.3 miles from Irmo.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Summerville and Patchy Smoke near Irmo.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 93.83 mi (151.01 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Irmo

Town

Population12,734
Coordinates34.0859800, -81.1831500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Irmo (-81.18315, 34.08598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 Irmo. The current time is 13:42:12.

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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.