Trip from Summerville, SC to Cane Savannah, SC

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

90.7 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Summerville, SC to Cane Savannah, SC covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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, I-26 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.14 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

45.4 miles from Summerville, SC

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 90.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Richardson Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
I-26 West Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 521 Unavailable Refreshing
US 521 North Unavailable Refreshing
South Guignard Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
South Guignard Drive 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 Cane Savannah, 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

30 mi · 31 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Florence
7

Merge slight left

35 mi · 37 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

289 ft · 7 sec · US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
10

Turn left

12 mi · 14 min
11

Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
12

Continue on South Guignard Drive

2.4 mi · 2 min · South Guignard Drive
13

Turn left onto West Liberty Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Liberty Street
14

Turn right onto Wedgefield Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Wedgefield Road
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road

75 ft · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road
16

Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Wedgefield Road
17

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 53m 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cane Savannah, 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 90.7 miles and 1h 46m.

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 45.4 mi from Summerville, SC · 53m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

45 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cane Savannah, SC

The final approach into Cane Savannah, 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 Cane Savannah, 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

$14.14 one way

$28.29 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $15.82 $31.63
premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.12
diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Summerville, SC

Morning in Summerville on Saturday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Cane Savannah, SC

Morning in Cane Savannah on Saturday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Charlotte, NC

45 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

1h 46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Summerville, SC to Cane Savannah, SC covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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 45.4 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 $14.14 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.

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