How far is Summerville, SC from Springdale, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Springdale, SC is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Springdale.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Salley Road
7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Turn straight onto Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue East
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Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Take the ramp left
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Graniteville
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Graniteville
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Bettis Academy Road
2910 ft · 1 min · Bettis Academy Road
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Turn left onto Springdale Road
1 mi · 4 min · Springdale Road
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Turn sharp left onto Logan Lane
2438 ft · 2 min · Logan Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Logan Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Springdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-26 West
Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Springdale?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Edisto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Summerville and 63.2 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Edisto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edisto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 33.6070800, -81.8537200 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-81.85372, 33.60708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.67 | $35.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
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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