How far is Summerville, SC from Liberty, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Liberty, SC is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.54 mi
03h 59m
Flight
189.13 mi
304.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.13 mi
Kilometers
304.38 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.54 mi
Kilometers
337.23 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sat, May 30, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, May 31, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-05-30T19:50
Arrive Liberty
Sat, May 30, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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

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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Summerville
104.8 mi
01h 59m
To Liberty
104.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson

    697 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson

    156 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    923 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    766 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1263 ft · 31 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Anderson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    3086 ft · 57 sec · Anderson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 70%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 5%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.27 mi · 4%
Highway 153
6.96 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 59m from Summerville
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Summerville and 104.8 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 189.13 mi (304.38 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Liberty

City in South Carolina, United States

Population3,150
Coordinates34.7878900, -82.6923600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Liberty (-82.69236, 34.78789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $29.27
Round trip
$58.54
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.27 $58.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.73 $65.46
Premium $4.78 $35.31 $70.62
Diesel $5.62 $41.56 $83.12

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Liberty. The current time is 19:50:18.

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.