How far is Summerville, SC from McColl, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to McColl, SC is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.47 mi
03h 00m
Flight
119.62 mi
192.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.62 mi
Kilometers
192.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.47 mi
Kilometers
251.82 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McColl
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive McColl
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Turbeville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Summerville
78.3 mi
01h 30m
To McColl
78.2 mi
01h 30m

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
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington

    813 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Gibson Avenue

    629 ft · 28 sec · East Gibson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Gibson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
78.7 mi · 50%
I-26 West
30.2 mi · 19%
Main Street
23.4 mi · 15%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 10%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
01h 30m from Summerville
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McColl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Summerville and 78.2 miles from McColl.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McColl.

Stop Ideas Near Turbeville

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 Turbeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turbeville.

RAIL

Kingstree

31 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

42 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and McColl. Straight-line distance: 119.62 mi (192.51 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 McColl

Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,943
Coordinates34.6687700, -79.5453300
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: McColl (-79.54533, 34.66877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.9 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.73
11.04 gal · 41.8 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.86 $43.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.45 $48.90
Premium $4.78 $26.37 $52.75
Diesel $5.62 $31.04 $62.09

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 McColl. The current time is 07:35:32.

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.