How far is Summerville, SC from Walterboro, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.7 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.53 mi
47.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.7 mi
Kilometers
52.63 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Walterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Summerville
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Walterboro
16.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Walterboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Walterboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    1133 ft · 29 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 62%
South Main Street
6.13 mi · 19%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 12%
Hampton Street
1.21 mi · 4%
Robertson Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
South Jefferies Boulevard
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boonehill Road

Continue on Boonehill Road

20.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 25m from Summerville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Summerville and Sunny near Walterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Walterboro?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Summerville and 16.3 miles from Walterboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Summerville and Sunny near Walterboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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 Cottageville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Ravenel Town Hall

Ravenel , SC
5962 SC-165 #100, Ravenel, SC 29470
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Ravenel Town Hall- 5962 Hwy 165

Ravenel , SC
Ravenel, SC 29470
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottageville.

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.52 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Walterboro

#2 Walterboro

City in South Carolina

Population5,343
Coordinates32.9051700, -80.6667700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.56 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.09 $10.19
Premium $4.78 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $5.62 $6.47 $12.94

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 Walterboro. The current time is 08:59:01.

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.