How far is Summerville, SC from Wellford, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Wellford, SC is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.45 mi
03h 29m
Flight
173.36 mi
279 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.36 mi
Kilometers
279 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.45 mi
Kilometers
301.67 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Summerville
93.8 mi
01h 44m
To Wellford
93.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Greer

    1547 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 79%
Spartanburg
30.9 mi · 16%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.53 mi · 2%
Spartanburg Highway
2.27 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 1%
US 29 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 44m from Summerville
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Summerville and 93.7 miles from Wellford.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Andrews, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Andrews.

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Wellford. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (279 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Wellford (-82.10594, 34.95095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.28 $58.55
Premium $4.78 $31.58 $63.17
Diesel $5.62 $37.17 $74.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Wellford. The current time is 09:43:59.

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.