The drive from Loris, SC to Summerville, SC covers 121.8 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fraser Street, US 17 Alternate, Broad Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on North Fraser Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.05 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
60.9 miles from Loris, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 121.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 121.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fraser Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 9 Business / Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 501; US 70135 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 9 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto SC 9 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 701 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 701 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
18.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 501; US 70135 / Church Street
Turn left onto US 501; US 70135 / Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
55.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|Reservoir Street
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Navigation decision point
5
121.8 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Fraser Street
20.9 mi
30m
US 17 Alternate
18.5 mi
26m
Broad Street
18.1 mi
27m
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi
18m
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi
17m
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi
17m
Highmarket Street
8.3 mi
11m
North Main Street
6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
40 ft·5 sec·Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 9 Business
523 ft·14 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 701
18 mi·27 min·Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto Park View Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·Park View Road
5
Turn right onto US 701; US 501 Business
0.3 mi·1 min·16th Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 501; US 70135
0.9 mi·2 min·Church Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 701
0.1 mi·12 sec·Church Street
8
Turn right onto US 701
1.7 mi·3 min·4th Avenue
9
Continue on US 701
12 mi·17 min·Highway 701 South
10
Continue on US 701
21 mi·30 min·North Fraser Street
11
Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Anthuan Maybank Drive
12
Turn right onto Church Street
498 ft·14 sec·Church Street
13
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Reservoir Street
14
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
8.3 mi·11 min·Highmarket Street
15
Take the exit
378 ft·10 sec
16
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
14 mi·18 min·Saints Delight Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
5.8 mi·8 min·County Line Road
18
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
18 mi·25 min·US 17 Alternate; SC 45
19
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.8 mi·1 min·US 17 Alternate; US 52
20
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi·2 min·US 52; US 17 Alternate
21
Turn right onto SC 6 Truck
12 mi·17 min·North Live Oak Drive
22
Continue on US 17 Alternate
6.0 mi·9 min·North Main Street
Use the left 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 60.9 miles from Loris, SC, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 27 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
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 Loris, 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 Loris, SC
This is one driving day of about 121.8 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Loris, 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 North Fraser Street for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.9 mi from Loris, SC
· 1h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$10
near mile 117.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.05 one way
$38.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.83
$41.65
premium
$4.70
$22.54
$45.09
diesel
$5.61
$26.89
$53.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Circle K Charging Station
Conway, South Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.5
0
$12.79
$5.85
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
EV Truck/SUV
48.7
0
$17.05
$7.80
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Loris, SC
Late night
in Loris on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Summerville, SC
Late night
in Summerville on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Georgetown, SC
61 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m 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 Loris, SC to Summerville, SC covers 121.8 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fraser Street, US 17 Alternate, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from Loris, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.05 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 straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 501; US 70135 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Loris, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
