Trip from Summerville, SC to Ridgeland, SC

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

68.5 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Summerville, SC to Ridgeland, SC covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Boonehill Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.3 miles from Summerville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Summerville, SC to Ridgeland, SC covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m, 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 13 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 30.5 miles.

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 US 17 Alternate / South Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5

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

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

4

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 17 Alt / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

32.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | 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

4

66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17: Ridgeland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 17: Ridgeland

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	30.5 mi	32m
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
US 17	1.8 mi	2m
Hampton Street	1.2 mi	2m
Robertson Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 30.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Ridgeland, 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

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

30 mi · 32 min · I 95

12

Take the exit onto US 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 17

Toward US 17: Ridgeland

13

Arrive at destination

US 17; US 278

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 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 68.5 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 53m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgeland, 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 68.5 miles and 1h 32m.

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 30.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Summerville, SC · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

34 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

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ridgeland, SC

The final approach into Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 68.5

View on nps.gov

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.96 one way

$21.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.94	$23.89
premium	$4.78	$12.89	$25.77
diesel	$5.64	$15.22	$30.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

B&T's Fresh Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Shoppes of Walterboro - Tesla Supercharger

Walterboro, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wendy's - Tesla Supercharger

Yemassee, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hopper's Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 1068

Summerville, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Walmart 1358 (Walterboro, SC)

Walterboro, SC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Summerville Ford

Summerville, SC

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

McElveen Buick GMC

Summerville, SC

AMPUP

1 DCFC

Tesla: 4 AMPUP: 2 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.6	$7.19	$3.29
Efficient EV	17.1	$5.99	$2.74
EV Truck/SUV	27.4	$9.59	$4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Summerville, SC

Morning in Summerville on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ridgeland, SC

Morning in Ridgeland on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 32m 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 Ridgeland, SC covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 34.3 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 $10.96 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 is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

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

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Trip from Summerville, SC to Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, SC

National Parks Near This Route

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Summerville, SC

Ridgeland, SC

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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