How far is Summerville, SC from Little River, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Little River, SC is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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 Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Little River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Little River.
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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
6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · South Live Oak Drive
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Saints Delight Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road
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Continue on Saints Delight Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road
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Turn right onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
8 mi · 11 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest
1594 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Little River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Live Oak Drive
Continue straight
18.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Little River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Little River?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Summerville and 62.5 miles from Little River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near Little River.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
Florence
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Little River. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.26 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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