How far is Summerville, SC from Travelers Rest, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Travelers Rest, SC is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Travelers Rest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Travelers Rest.
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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
146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 291 North: Pleasantburg Drive North
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pleasantburg Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Turn left onto North Pleasantburg Drive
3 mi · 5 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Continue on State Park Road
794 ft · 21 sec · State Park Road
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Turn right onto Poinsett Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Poinsett Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1954 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
25 m · 2 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Travelers Rest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Travelers Rest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Travelers Rest?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Summerville and 100 miles from Travelers Rest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near Travelers Rest.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
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 Irmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Travelers Rest. Straight-line distance: 187.11 mi (301.12 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Travelers Rest
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.9676200, -82.4434500 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.96 | $55.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
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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