How far is Williamston, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Summerville, SC is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Summerville.
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Start on Spring Park
25 m · 5 sec · Spring Park
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Turn right onto West Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1677 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Greenville Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive
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Continue on South Carolina 20
537 ft · 12 sec · South Carolina 20
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Turn right onto Courtney Street Extension
1 mi · 2 min · Courtney Street Extension
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebby Street
1144 ft · 25 sec · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston and Summerville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Williamston and Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Summerville?
The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 94.9 miles from Williamston and 95.4 miles from Summerville.
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 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 10:52 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 Williamston and Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.27 km).
#1 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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