How far is Summerville, SC from Yemassee, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Yemassee, SC is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
53.01 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.27 mi
72.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.01 mi
Kilometers
85.31 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T03:54
Arrive Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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

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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Summerville
26.5 mi
00h 38m
To Yemassee
26.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1891 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yemassee Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 38%
I 95 South
15.2 mi · 29%
South Main Street
6.13 mi · 12%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 8%
South Jefferies Boulevard
3.45 mi · 7%
Yemassee Highway
1.55 mi · 3%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
00h 38m from Summerville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Summerville and 26.5 miles from Yemassee.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.86 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.41
Round trip
$14.81
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.41 $14.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.78 $8.93 $17.87
Diesel $5.62 $10.52 $21.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Yemassee. The current time is 03:54:14.

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.