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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road
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Continue on Cottageville Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway
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Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard
1133 ft · 29 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Walterboro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Ravenel Town Hall
Ravenel Town Hall- 5962 Hwy 165
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottageville.
Yemassee
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Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.52 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walterboro
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051700, -80.6667700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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