Origin
Cherryvale, SC
Evening in Cherryvale on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherryvale, SC to Summerville, SC
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
93 mi
150 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryvale, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherryvale, SC to Summerville, SC covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 26, Manning Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.88 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Cherryvale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 93 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North St Pauls Church Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 93 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 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North St Pauls Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
5
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
90.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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 95 | 36 mi | 38m |
| I 26 | 30.3 mi | 32m |
| Manning Road | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Broad Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Guignard Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Guignard Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North St Pauls Church Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 36 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Dorsey Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dorsey Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North St Pauls Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
6
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Guignard Drive
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Manning Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
10
Merge onto I 95
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
12
Merge onto I 26
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 26
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 46.5 miles from Cherryvale, SC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 57m 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 29m
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 Cherryvale, 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 Cherryvale, SC
This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cherryvale, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.5 mi from Cherryvale, SC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.5 miles from Cherryvale, 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
$14.88 one way
$29.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
5:16 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 49m 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 Cherryvale, SC to Summerville, SC covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 26, Manning Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.5 miles from Cherryvale, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.88 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 93 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 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Cherryvale, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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