Origin
Cane Savannah, SC
Evening in Cane Savannah on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cane Savannah, SC
Vladimir Srajber
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cane Savannah to Summerville, you are looking at a 77.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip, making it a very cost-effective way to navigate through South Carolina. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your travel. Because there are no designated stops scheduled along the way, you have the flexibility to power through the drive or pause as you see fit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Cane Savannah, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. You will rely primarily on Wedgefield Road, West Liberty Street, and South Guignard Drive to reach your destination. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the entire 77.7-mile duration. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Wedgefield Road, you should expect constant adjustments and frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape that prioritizes backroads over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wedgefield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wedgefield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Guignard Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Guignard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Wedgefield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cane Savannah, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Wedgefield Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wedgefield Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wedgefield Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wedgefield Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wedgefield Road
4
Turn straight
144 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Liberty Street
6
Turn right onto South Guignard Drive
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Guignard Drive
7
Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
8
Turn right onto Manning Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Manning Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 South: Savannah
10
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 26 East: Charleston
12
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
14
Turn straight onto North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
16
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With a total duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in extensive rest breaks. Be mindful that you are traveling exclusively on local roads, so keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Wedgefield Road, West Liberty Street, and South Guignard Drive. Setting aside $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the duration of the trip. The biggest advantage here is the lack of highway congestion, allowing you to focus on the turn-heavy nature of the route at your own pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Cane Savannah, SC, or about 41m into the drive.
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 77.7 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
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 Cane Savannah, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cane Savannah, SC
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cane Savannah, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Cane Savannah, SC · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Cane Savannah, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.44 one way
$24.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| premium | $4.78 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
6:36 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
1h 22m 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 Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wedgefield Road, West Liberty Street, South Guignard Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Cane Savannah, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cane Savannah, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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