How far is Wellford, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Wellford, SC to Summerville, SC is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
186.72 mi
02h 54m
Flight
173.36 mi
279 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.36 mi
Kilometers
279 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.72 mi
Kilometers
300.49 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellford
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Summerville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Wellford
93.3 mi
01h 27m
To Summerville
93.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1752 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  6. 6

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

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 49%
I 26 East
86.9 mi · 47%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Spartanburg Highway
1.92 mi · 1%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

90.9 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 27m from Wellford
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Wellford and 93.5 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wellford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Summerville.

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 Wellford and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (279 km).

Wellford

#1 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg Highway (-82.105877, 34.951051)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.21
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.10 $52.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.19 $58.37
Premium $4.78 $31.49 $62.97
Diesel $5.62 $37.06 $74.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellford and Summerville. The current time is 08:24:16.

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.