Origin
Summerville, SC
Morning in Summerville on Monday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Allendale, SC
Drive Time
2h
Distance
100.3 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Allendale, SC
Diego Santacruz
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Summerville to Allendale, you are looking at a straightforward 100.3-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 2 hours behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of road types, including I-26, Main Highway, and Bamberg Road, as you transit through the state. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single day if needed.
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
50.2 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from high-speed interstate travel to more localized routes. Your trip begins with a significant 44.6-mile stretch on I-26, which accounts for a portion of the total 44% highway share. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road changes, shifting toward the more standard pace of Main Highway and Bamberg Road. This transition means you will experience both the efficiency of major thoroughfares and the slower, steady rhythm of secondary roads. It is a functional drive that moves you efficiently between these two South Carolina locations without feeling like an endless interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Allendale, SC is easy. At 2h 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 Allendale, 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 |
| I-26 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 301 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Five Chop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John C Calhoun Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Edisto Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bamberg Road | 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 Allendale, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-26 West
5
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
47 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 301 South: Orangeburg
7
Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
8
Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
9
Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
10
Continue on Bamberg Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
11
Continue on Main Highway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Highway
12
Continue on Burtons Ferry Highway
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Burtons Ferry Highway
13
Continue on Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street North
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a 2-hour drive with no mandatory stops, you have the advantage of setting your own departure time based on personal preference. Try to leave early in the day to avoid any localized traffic fluctuations that might affect your travel time on the highway segments. Since the route is relatively short, you won't need to plan for lengthy breaks, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $16 estimated cost. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prepare for the transition between the high-speed I-26 portion and the secondary roads; adjusting your pace early will make the shift to Bamberg Road feel much smoother.
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 50.2 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allendale, 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 100.3 miles and 2h.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.2 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.2 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allendale, SC
The final approach into Allendale, 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 Allendale, 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
$16.05 one way
$32.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.78 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Allendale, SC
Morning in Allendale on Monday
Local time
7:48 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
2h 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 Allendale, SC covers 100.3 miles and takes about 2h 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, I-26 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 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 $16.05 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.
The drive from Summerville, SC to Allendale, SC is easy. At 2h 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 Allendale, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summerville, SC to Allendale, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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