How far is Timmonsville, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Timmonsville, SC to Summerville, SC is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
103.27 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.32 mi
126.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.27 mi
Kilometers
166.19 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Timmonsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timmonsville
2026-04-17T04:31
Arrive Summerville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timmonsville
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
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Timmonsville
51.6 mi
00h 48m
To Summerville
51.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Brockington Street

    1115 ft · 27 sec · South Brockington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Honda Street

    885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honda Way
69.7 mi · 67%
I 26 East
30.6 mi · 30%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 2%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
South Brockington Street
0.21 mi
East Smith Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Honda Way

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
00h 48m from Timmonsville
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Timmonsville and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Timmonsville and 51.6 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timmonsville and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.04 km).

Timmonsville

#1 Timmonsville

City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,345
Coordinates34.1348800, -79.9397900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-79.94008, 34.135246)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.175497, 33.018701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Timmonsville and Summerville. The current time is 04:31:01.

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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.