Origin
Blacksburg, SC
Afternoon in Blacksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blacksburg, SC to Summerville, SC
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
196.5 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blacksburg, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Summerville, SC covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, I 77, William Earle Berne Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.3 miles from Blacksburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 196.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.6 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 196.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.8 mi into trip
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~21m in
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SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
92.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway toward I 77: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 77: Charleston
7
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 East: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
194.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 82.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 77 | 53.5 mi | 57m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Black Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| York Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Alexander Love Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| York Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Charles F Bolden Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 82.6 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cherokee Street
2
Turn right onto SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
3
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
4
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
5
Continue on SC 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
6
Continue on SC 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 5
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on SC 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto SC 72; SC 901
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saluda Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on SC 901
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Holly Road
Use the left / none lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
14
Merge onto I 77
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 77
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Toward I 77: Charleston
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 77
12 mi
·
14 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 77
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
Use the none lane.
20
Merge onto I 26
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 26
Use the none / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
23
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.3 miles from Blacksburg, SC, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blacksburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blacksburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 196.5 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blacksburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 82.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.3 mi from Blacksburg, SC · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.3 miles from Blacksburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 miles.
Arriving in Summerville, SC
The final approach into Summerville, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Summerville, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.45 one way
$62.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.96 | $73.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.66 | $87.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.63 | $9.43 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Summerville, SC
Afternoon in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Summerville, SC covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 77, William Earle Berne Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.3 miles from Blacksburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 196.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blacksburg, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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