Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Monday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Red Hill, SC
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Red Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Red Hill, SC covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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, South Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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
53 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 106.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Red Hill, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Red Hill, 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 |
| South Live Oak Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saints Delight Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highmarket Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fraser Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 701 South | 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 Red Hill, 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
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on South Live Oak Drive
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Live Oak Drive
5
Merge slight right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue straight
19 mi
·
26 min
7
Turn left
5.8 mi
·
8 min
8
Turn right onto Saints Delight Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saints Delight Road
9
Continue on Saints Delight Road
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Saints Delight Road
10
Turn right onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Highmarket Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
22 mi
·
31 min
·
North Fraser Street
13
Continue on Highway 701 South
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 701 South
14
Continue on 4th Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
15
Turn right onto Wright Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wright Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Highway 90
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Highway 90
19
Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Dobros Road
20
Arrive at your 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 53 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 17m 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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Hill, 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 106.1 miles and 2h 35m.
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 53 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Hill, SC
The final approach into Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, 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
$16.98 one way
$33.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Red Hill, SC
Evening in Red Hill on Monday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
3 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
2h 35m 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 Red Hill, SC covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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, South Live Oak Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 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 $16.98 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 drive from Summerville, SC to Red Hill, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Red Hill, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summerville, SC to Red Hill, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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