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

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.31 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.43 mi
48.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.31 mi
Kilometers
53.6 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Stephen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Saint Stephen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Moncks Corner
SC

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Summerville
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Saint Stephen
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · South Live Oak Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Barry Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Live Oak Drive
13.9 mi · 42%
North Main Street
6.03 mi · 18%
Church Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Barry Place
0.04 mi
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moncks Corner
00h 23m from Summerville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Saint Stephen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Moncks Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Summerville and 16.7 miles from Saint Stephen.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moncks Corner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moncks Corner, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moncks Corner.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

36 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

96 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

106 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.98 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.23 $10.45
Premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Saint Stephen. The current time is 02:03:52.

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.