Origin
Summerville, SC
Morning in Summerville on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Awendaw, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Awendaw, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, I 26, Mark Clark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 47.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
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 211A-B
Toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
6
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Remount Road, Hanahan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Remount Road, Hanahan
9
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Remount Road, Hanahan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211B
Toward Remount Road, Hanahan
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Long Point Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
9
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Histo...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Summerville, SC and Awendaw, SC, road signs point toward Hanahan, Pinckney National Historic Site and Palmetto Island County Park.
Hanahan
14 mi in
|
~18m
Pinckney National Historic Site
25.6 mi in
|
~34m
Palmetto Island County Park
25.6 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 18.4 mi | 25m |
| I 26 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Long Point Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Remount Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 18.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Awendaw, SC.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I-26 East
5
Merge onto I 26
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 211A-B
Toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Remount Road, Hanahan
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 211B
Toward Remount Road, Hanahan
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Remount Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Remount Road
10
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 526
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto State Road S-10-97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
16
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Long Point Road
17
Continue on State Road S-10-97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
19
Continue on US 17
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Summerville, SC · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Awendaw, SC
The final approach into Awendaw, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.05 | $16.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Awendaw, SC
Morning in Awendaw on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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 5m 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 Awendaw, SC covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, I 26, Mark Clark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Summerville, SC and Awendaw, SC, road signs point toward Hanahan, Pinckney National Historic Site and Palmetto Island County Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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