How far is Summerville, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Surfside Beach.
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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
6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · South Live Oak Drive
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Saints Delight Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road
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Continue on Saints Delight Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road
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Turn right onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Turn straight onto US 17 Business: Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Surfside Drive
3249 ft · 1 min · Surfside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Surfside Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Live Oak Drive
Continue straight
18.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 leaving Summerville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Surfside Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Summerville and 47.1 miles from Surfside Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Summerville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Surfside Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 80.43 mi (129.44 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,580 |
| Coordinates | 33.6060000, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surfside Beach (-78.97309, 33.606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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