Origin
Pendleton, SC
Morning in Pendleton on Monday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
220.6 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
The drive from Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC covers 220.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greenville Street, Old Greenville Highway, Highway 88 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.30 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
110.3 miles from Pendleton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 220.6 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.
Greenville Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Greenville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 88 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Major Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 86 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Greenville Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on East Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Queen Street
2
Turn left onto Greenville Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Street
3
Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Greenville Highway
4
Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 88
5
Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Greenville Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Greenville Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Greenville Highway
8
Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Moore Road
9
Continue on Major Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Major Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 86
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 86
11
Continue on Anderson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Street
12
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Piedmont Highway
14
Take the ramp straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Southern Connector
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 385 South: Columbia
17
Merge slight right
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
19
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
91 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Charleston
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
22
Turn straight onto North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
23
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
24
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at your 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 110.3 miles from Pendleton, SC, or about 1h 44m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, SC
This is one driving day of about 220.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pendleton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.3 mi from Pendleton, SC · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 110.3 miles from Pendleton, 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
$35.30 one way
$70.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $38.47 | $76.93 |
| premium | $4.78 | $41.50 | $82.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.01 | $98.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Summerville on Monday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
26 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 28m 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 Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC covers 220.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greenville Street, Old Greenville Highway, Highway 88. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.3 miles from Pendleton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.30 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 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pendleton, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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