How far is Summerville, SC from Saint George, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Saint George, SC is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.1 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.88 mi
41.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.88 mi
Kilometers
41.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Tue, Apr 14, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-14T21:42
Arrive Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Summerville
14 mi
00h 21m
To Saint George
14 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Saint George.

  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

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 5th Street North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on West 5th North Street

    25.4 mi · 38 min · West 5th North Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 5th North Street
25.4 mi · 90%
West 5th Street North
1.22 mi · 4%
Memorial Boulevard
0.78 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Ridge Street
0.07 mi
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West 5th North Street

Continue on West 5th North Street

25.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 21m from Summerville
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Saint George?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Summerville and 14 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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 Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 25.88 mi (41.65 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Saint George. The current time is 21:42:35.

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.