Origin
Springdale, SC
Afternoon in Springdale on Friday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
125.7 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, I 20, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.3 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.66 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
62.8 miles from Springdale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 125.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Springdale Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125.7 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 (Springdale Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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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~1m in
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Springdale Road
Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
7
123.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
5
125.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Monetta along the way.
Monetta
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 44.3 mi | 47m |
| I 20 | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| North Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Old Ninety Six Indian Trail | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| SC 394 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| John Nunn Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Chestnut Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 44.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Logan Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Lane
2
Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Road
3
Turn right onto S-144
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bettis Academy Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 33
Toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
8
Turn straight onto SC 39
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
9
Continue on SC 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue West
10
Continue on SC 39
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Festival Trail Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 389
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Road
12
Continue on SC 389
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
John Nunn Highway
13
Turn left onto SC 394
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Salley Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SC 394
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
SC 394
15
Continue on SC 394
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
SC 394
16
Turn right onto US 178
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Road
17
Continue on US 178
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Street
18
Continue on US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittaker Parkway
19
Turn left onto US 301
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Five Chop Road
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
21
Merge onto I 26
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 26
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
26
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Springdale, SC, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 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 Springdale, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Springdale, SC
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Springdale, 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 I 26 for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Springdale, SC · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Springdale, 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
$19.66 one way
$39.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.75 | $55.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.20 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Summerville on Friday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
2h 42m 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 Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 20, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Springdale, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.66 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.
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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125.7 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 (Springdale Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Springdale, SC to Summerville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Monetta along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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