How far is Summerville, SC from Sans Souci, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Sans Souci, SC is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.59 mi
03h 38m
Flight
181.96 mi
292.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.96 mi
Kilometers
292.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.16 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sans Souci
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-15T06:53
Arrive Sans Souci
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seven Oaks
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Summerville
97.3 mi
01h 49m
To Sans Souci
97.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Sans Souci.

  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

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beattie Place

    2349 ft · 46 sec · Beattie Place

  10. 10

    Continue on College Street

    1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Buncombe Street

    1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Lane Road

    1422 ft · 36 sec · Cedar Lane Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Bleachery Road

    2013 ft · 1 min · Old Bleachery Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Edwards Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hilltop Avenue

    710 ft · 31 sec · Hilltop Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilltop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 76%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Pete Hollis Boulevard
0.99 mi · 1%
Beattie Place
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 49m from Summerville
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Clear near Sans Souci.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Sans Souci?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Summerville and 97.3 miles from Sans Souci.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Clear near Sans Souci.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seven Oaks, 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 Seven Oaks.

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Sans Souci. Straight-line distance: 181.96 mi (292.83 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sans Souci

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population7,869
Coordinates34.8779000, -82.4240100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Sans Souci (-82.42401, 34.8779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.43 $60.85
Premium $4.78 $32.82 $65.65
Diesel $5.62 $38.64 $77.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Sans Souci. The current time is 06:53:04.

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.