How far is Summerville, SC from Williamston, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Williamston, SC is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
190.49 mi
03h 38m
Flight
172.29 mi
277.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.29 mi
Kilometers
277.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.49 mi
Kilometers
306.57 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Williamston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Summerville
95.3 mi
01h 49m
To Williamston
95.3 mi
01h 49m

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
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1144 ft · 29 sec · Lebby Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Courtney Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Courtney Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Carolina 20

    537 ft · 11 sec · South Carolina 20

  15. 15

    Continue on Greenville Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1448 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    80 m · 13 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mineral Park Lane

    893 ft · 41 sec · Mineral Park Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Park

    81 m · 12 sec · Spring Park

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Park

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 77%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 12%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Milacron Drive
1.29 mi · 1%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 49m from Summerville
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Williamston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 95.3 miles from Summerville and 95.3 miles from Williamston.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Williamston. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.27 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Williamston

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina

Population4,298
Coordinates34.6184500, -82.4779100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Williamston (-82.47791, 34.61845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.24
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.62 $53.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.76 $59.53
Premium $4.78 $32.11 $64.22
Diesel $5.62 $37.79 $75.59

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 Williamston. The current time is 02:35:51.

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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.