How far is Summerville, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Isle of Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Isle of Palms.
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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 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 East
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Georgetown
2486 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hungryneck
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Turn right onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn right onto Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 51 sec · Palm Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Isle of Palms.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-26 East
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Isle of Palms?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Hanahan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Summerville and 16.6 miles from Isle of Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Stop Ideas Near Hanahan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanahan.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 27.28 mi (43.91 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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