Origin
Hardeeville, SC
Evening in Hardeeville on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
83.3 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hardeeville, SC
Colon Freld
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Hardeeville to Summerville, you are looking at an 83.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Southeast region of South Carolina, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a mix of Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Independence Boulevard, and I-95 North. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical connection between these two South Carolina locations, providing a reliable path for your transit needs.
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
41.7 miles from Hardeeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 83.3-mile route. While your path includes segments on I-95 North, the trip is defined by its local road connectivity, featuring a 0% highway share as you navigate between towns. You will find that there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment remains 0 miles on Whyte Hardee Boulevard. This means you will need to stay alert and ready for frequent transitions between local thoroughfares. The road’s personality is practical and functional, requiring your full attention as you wind through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whyte Hardee Boulevard 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 Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whyte Hardee Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sniders Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robertson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardeeville, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Main Street
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
4
Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
47 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
SC 63: Walterboro
7
Turn straight onto Sniders Highway
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sniders Highway
8
Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Street
9
Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Robertson Boulevard
10
Turn right
26 mi
·
38 min
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1.5-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops scheduled, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Hardeeville to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, confirm your GPS is set correctly before heading out onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard and Independence Boulevard. Keeping your focus on the road is essential since you will be navigating local intersections rather than cruising on a long highway stretch. Use the $13 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside for local variations.
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 41.7 miles from Hardeeville, SC, or about 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Hardeeville, 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 Hardeeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hardeeville, 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 41.7 mi from Hardeeville, SC · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.7 miles from Hardeeville, 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
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.51 | $37.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
7:47 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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Independence Boulevard, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Hardeeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.33 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 Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hardeeville, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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