Trip from Summerville, SC to Belvedere, SC

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

133.1 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 9m

10 AM

2h 55m

12 PM

2h 53m

3 PM

2h 56m

5 PM

3h 8m

8 PM

2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Summerville, SC

Colon Freld

Belvedere, SC

Daniel Sell

Trip Overview

The drive from Summerville, SC to Belvedere, SC covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 44.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.30 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

66.5 miles from Summerville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Summerville, SC to Belvedere, SC covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m, 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 44.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Alternate / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.1 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: near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

47.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 154-A Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

103.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

129.8 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 26	44.6 mi	47m
I 20	26.5 mi	28m
North Road	16.3 mi	24m
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail	11.8 mi	16m
Salley Road	7 mi	9m
Five Chop Road	6.4 mi	8m
John Nunn Highway	4.1 mi	5m
Chestnut Street	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 26 — 44.6 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Belvedere, SC.

Start on this road

92 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I-26 West

Merge onto I 26

45 mi · 47 min · I 26

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 154-A Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

Merge onto US 301

6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

Turn right onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck

1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

Continue on US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck

3.1 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

Continue on US 178

16 mi · 24 min · North Road

Turn left onto SC 394

7.0 mi · 9 min · Salley Road

Enter roundabout onto SC 394

146 ft · 2 sec · SC 394

Continue on SC 394

1.1 mi · 1 min · SC 394

Turn right onto SC 389

4.1 mi · 5 min · John Nunn Highway

Continue on SC 389

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

Turn straight onto SC 39

2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

Continue on SC 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue East

Continue on SC 39

12 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 20

27 mi · 28 min · I 20

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 25; SC 121

2.6 mi · 4 min · Edgefield Road

Turn left onto Carmel Street

117 ft · 7 sec · Carmel Street

Turn right

78 ft · 10 sec

Turn left

37 ft · 2 sec

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 66.5 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC

This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 2h 47m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Archdale, NC

67 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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belvedere, SC

The final approach into Belvedere, 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 Belvedere, 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

$21.30 one way

$42.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$23.21	$46.42
premium	$4.78	$25.04	$50.07
diesel	$5.64	$29.57	$59.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.98	$6.39
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.63	$8.52

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Summerville, SC

Afternoon in Summerville on Sunday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belvedere, SC

Afternoon in Belvedere on Sunday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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 47m 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 Belvedere, SC covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 66.5 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 $21.30 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.

The route from Summerville, SC to Belvedere, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Summerville, SC to Belvedere, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Belvedere, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Summerville, SC

Belvedere, SC

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 47m on the road

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