Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Hardeeville, SC
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
83.5 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Hardeeville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Summerville to Hardeeville, you are looking at an 83.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your Southeast travels. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares to connect these two South Carolina locations. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day around your own schedule rather than worrying about fatigue or long-distance logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed profile, balancing local navigation with highway travel. You will spend 54% of your time on the highway, transitioning between Boonehill Road, South Main Street, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-95, where you will cover 44.7 miles of open road. While the interstate sections allow for steady progress, the shift onto local roads provides a different pace as you move toward your destination. You should be prepared for the transition from the faster interstate environment to the more controlled speeds required on local streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Alternate / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.5 mi into trip
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~49m in
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US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hardeeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Hardeeville
7
81.5 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
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US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| Boonehill Road | 20.2 mi | 29m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Cottageville Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Jefferies Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Whyte Hardee Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hampton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Robertson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Hardeeville, SC.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 17 Alt
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 17 Alt
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Boonehill Road
6
Continue on US 17 Alternate
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cottageville Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Robertson Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SC 64 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jefferies Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
11
Merge onto I 95
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 278: Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island
13
Keep slight right at fork
374 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Hardeeville
14
Turn slight right onto US 278
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SC 46
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
SC 46
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that suits your personal preference rather than fighting traffic exhaustion. With no required stops listed, you can easily complete the entire 83.5-mile stretch in one go, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-95 to ensure you are comfortable with your $13 estimated fuel expenditure. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your speed closely as you transition between the high-speed interstate and the local roads of South Main Street. This flexibility makes the trip an easy addition to your Southeast travel plans.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardeeville, 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 83.5 miles and 1h 49m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.7 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hardeeville, SC
The final approach into Hardeeville, 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 Hardeeville, 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
$13.36 one way
$26.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.71 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Hardeeville, SC
Evening in Hardeeville on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
27 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
1h 49m 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 Hardeeville, SC covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Boonehill Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 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 $13.36 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 83.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Summerville, SC to Hardeeville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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