How far is Summerville, SC from McCormick, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to McCormick, SC is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and McCormick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and McCormick.
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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
87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1878 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Continue on McCormick Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · McCormick Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
17.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Gold Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Gold Street
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Continue on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Gold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Gold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and McCormick.
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
87.5 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near McCormick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to McCormick?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Summerville and 81.7 miles from McCormick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near McCormick.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Camden
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and McCormick. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.21 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCormick (-82.29346, 33.91346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
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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