How far is Summerville, SC from Lancaster Mill, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Lancaster Mill, SC is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
153.6 mi
03h 03m
Flight
122.11 mi
196.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.11 mi
Kilometers
196.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.6 mi
Kilometers
247.2 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Lancaster Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Summerville
76.9 mi
01h 31m
To Lancaster Mill
76.7 mi
01h 31m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Lancaster Mill.

  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

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Gay Street

    2557 ft · 1 min · East Gay Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South York Street

    1488 ft · 41 sec · South York Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Midway Street

    2445 ft · 1 min · Midway Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Old Landsford Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Landsford Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Culp Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Culp Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Culp Lansford Road

    96 m · 14 sec · Culp Lansford Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Culp Lansford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 24%
I-26 West
30.2 mi · 20%
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 10%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 5%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

35.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 31m from Summerville
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Lancaster Mill?

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Summerville and 76.7 miles from Lancaster Mill.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 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 Lancaster Mill.

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Lancaster Mill. Straight-line distance: 122.11 mi (196.51 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster Mill

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population1,978
Coordinates34.7093100, -80.7947900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Lancaster Mill (-80.79479, 34.70931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $21.47
Round trip
$42.94
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.47 $42.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.01 $48.01
Premium $4.78 $25.90 $51.79
Diesel $5.62 $30.48 $60.96

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 Lancaster Mill. The current time is 06:23:27.

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.