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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.29 mi
01h 19m
Flight
30.5 mi
49.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.29 mi
Kilometers
66.45 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
North Charleston
SC

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

From Summerville
20.6 mi
00h 39m
To Seabrook Island
20.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Street

    2618 ft · 1 min · South Magnolia Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th South Street

    876 ft · 30 sec · East 6th South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue

    716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ashley River Road

    11.4 mi · 18 min · Ashley River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Bees Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Seabrook Island.

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashley River Road
11.4 mi · 28%
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 18%
Main Road
6.98 mi · 17%
Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi · 10%
Bees Ferry Road
3.99 mi · 10%
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleston
00h 39m from Summerville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

3 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

91 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Seabrook Island. The current time is 22:53:18.

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.