Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Burnettown, SC
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
121.8 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Burnettown, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Traveling from Summerville to Burnettown covers 121.8 miles through the heart of South Carolina. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 2 hours and 43 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the drive. The route transitions from the coastal-leaning Southeast region toward the interior, offering a manageable pace for a solo driver or a small group. Since the total travel time is under three hours, you will not need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have specific business or leisure goals in the Burnettown area.
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
60.9 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more localized navigation. About 50% of your time will be spent on highways, specifically utilizing I-26, North Road, and SC 394 to reach your destination. You will tackle the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.6 miles while cruising on I-26, which provides a steady rhythm before the route shifts into a more varied road environment. Expect the character of the drive to change as you transition off the interstate and onto local roads, requiring you to shift your focus from highway cruising to attentive navigation through the final segments of the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
503 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
644 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
503 ft
~111.6 mi in
Elevation Range
447 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Richardson Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
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
4
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck / Whittaker Parkway
Turn right onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck / Whittaker Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 44.6 mi | 47m |
| North Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| SC 394 | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| Wagener Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Salley Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Richland Avenue West | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 44.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Burnettown, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-26 West
5
Merge onto I 26
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 26
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 154-A
Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
7
Merge onto US 301
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
8
Turn right onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittaker Parkway
9
Continue on US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Street
10
Continue on US 178
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Road
11
Turn left onto SC 394
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salley Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SC 394
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
SC 394
13
Continue on SC 394
15 mi
·
24 min
·
SC 394
14
At end of road, turn right onto SC 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salley Road
15
Continue on SC 4; SC 302
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Wagener Road
16
Continue on US 78
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
17
Continue on US 1; US 78; SC 19
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Richland Avenue West
18
Continue on US 1; US 78
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
19
Turn left onto S-2-254
390 ft
·
9 sec
·
Langley Dam Road
20
Continue on S-2-254
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Langley Dam Road
21
Turn right onto Carline Road
465 ft
·
14 sec
·
Carline Road
22
Turn left onto Cross Over Road
366 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cross Over Road
23
Turn right onto SC 421
332 ft
·
6 sec
·
Augusta Road
24
Arrive at destination
SC 421
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving outside of peak traffic hours will help you maintain the estimated 2 hour and 43 minute travel time. You are allotted one stop along the way, which is a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel once you have cleared the initial interstate portion. Be mindful that the transition from I-26 to secondary roads like North Road and SC 394 will require you to adjust your speed and attention accordingly. Given the $19 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Summerville ensures you have plenty of range to reach Burnettown without needing to hunt for gas stations in more rural stretches.
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 60.9 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 11m 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 60.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnettown, 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 121.8 miles and 2h 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.
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 60.9 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.9 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burnettown, SC
The final approach into Burnettown, 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 Burnettown, 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
$19.49 one way
$38.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.79 | $5.85 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Burnettown, SC
Evening in Burnettown on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
61 mi in
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
1 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 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 Burnettown, SC covers 121.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, North Road, SC 394. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 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 $19.49 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 straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Summerville, SC to Burnettown, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 56 ft to 503 ft elevation with about 644 ft of total climbing.
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