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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 left onto South Jefferies Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1891 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walterboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.86 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yemassee
Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 32.6901800, -80.8506600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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