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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
156 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
766 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
1263 ft · 31 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Anderson Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Anderson Drive
3086 ft · 57 sec · Anderson Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
34 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 189.13 mi (304.38 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 34.7878900, -82.6923600 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-82.69236, 34.78789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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