How far is Summerville, SC from Westminster, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Westminster, SC is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.29 mi
04h 37m
Flight
202.56 mi
325.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.56 mi
Kilometers
325.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.29 mi
Kilometers
380.27 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Pomaria
SC

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

From Summerville
118.1 mi
02h 18m
To Westminster
118.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson

    697 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson

    156 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    923 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    18.5 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tiger Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Clemson Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clemson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Bypass 123

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bypass 123

  19. 19

    Continue on Sandifer Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Sandifer Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto East Windsor Street

    959 ft · 27 sec · East Windsor Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Windsor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 62%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 13%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 8%
Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 5%
Highway 153
6.96 mi · 3%
Sandifer Boulevard
5.74 mi · 2%
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomaria
02h 18m from Summerville
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Summerville and 118.2 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Pomaria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pomaria, 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 Pomaria.

RAIL

Columbia

46 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

90 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

108 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 202.56 mi (325.99 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Westminster

City in South Carolina

Population2,598
Coordinates34.6648200, -83.0965400
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Westminster (-83.09654, 34.66482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.56 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.07
16.68 gal · 63.12 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.03 $66.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.94 $73.88
Premium $4.78 $39.85 $79.70
Diesel $5.62 $46.90 $93.81

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 Westminster. The current time is 00:32:41.

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.