Origin
Summerville, SC
Afternoon in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
172.2 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
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Abbeville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Richardson Avenue, North Main Street, I-26 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.56 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
86.1 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 172.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Richardson Avenue 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 Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Richardson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-26 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Richardson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Abbeville, SC.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-26 West
5
Merge slight left
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 1 South: Lexington
7
Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Turn slight right
17 mi
·
25 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Columbia Highway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Columbia Highway
13
Continue on Greenwood Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Greenwood Highway
14
Continue on Highway 178
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 178
15
Continue on Bruce Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bruce Road
16
Continue on Bradley Street
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bradley Street
17
Continue on Mosley Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mosley Road
18
Continue on Rock House Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Rock House Road
19
Continue on Scotts Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Scotts Ferry Road
20
Continue on S-41-98
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
S-41-98
21
Continue on S-41-227
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
S-41-227
22
Continue on Kathy Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Kathy Hill Road
23
Continue on Sivell Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sivell Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Warren Road
25
Continue on Highway 25 South
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 25 South
26
Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Scotch Cross Road West
27
Continue on State Highway 225
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 225
28
Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Street
29
Continue on Nixon Circle
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Nixon Circle
30
Continue on Taggart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Taggart Avenue
31
Continue on State Highway 225
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Highway 225
32
Turn left onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 72
33
At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi
·
14 min
34
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
35
Continue on Court Square
463 ft
·
16 sec
·
Court Square
36
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
37
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 86.1 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 51m 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 172.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Summerville, 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 86.1 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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
Arriving in Abbeville, SC
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.27 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.07 | $6.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Abbeville, SC
Afternoon in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 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
3h 43m 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 Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Richardson Avenue, North Main Street, I-26 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Summerville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.56 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.
The drive from Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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