How far is Summerville, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Seabrook Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Seabrook Island.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue
120 m · 13 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
2618 ft · 1 min · South Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto East 6th South Street
876 ft · 30 sec · East 6th South Street
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Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway
1992 ft · 38 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway
1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Ashley River Road
11.4 mi · 18 min · Ashley River Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
7 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road
13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road
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Turn left onto The Haul Over
1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over
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Turn sharp right
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Seabrook Island.
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.
Ashley River Road
Turn left onto Ashley River Road
11.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Seabrook Island?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Summerville and 20.6 miles from Seabrook Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seabrook Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 32.5771300, -80.1706500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
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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