Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Wedgewood, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Wedgewood, SC covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 $13.14 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
42 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 84 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Wedgewood, SC is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Wedgewood, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Richardson Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| I-26 West | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Buff Boulevard | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| Summerton Highway | — | — |
| Paxville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Richardson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Wedgewood, 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
21 mi
·
23 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Buff Boulevard, Summerton
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Buff Boulevard, Summerton
9
Turn left onto Buff Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buff Boulevard
10
Turn slight right onto South Church Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
11
Continue on Summerton Highway
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Summerton Highway
12
Turn left onto Paxville Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Paxville Highway
13
Continue on East Clark Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Clark Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on East Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fulton Street
15
Continue on Fulton Manning Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fulton Manning Road
16
Continue on West Fulton Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Fulton Street
17
Continue on South Kings Highway
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
South Kings Highway
18
Turn right onto Tillman Nursery Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Nursery Road
19
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 42 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 55m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 55m 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 Wedgewood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Summerville, SC · 55m 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wedgewood, SC
The final approach into Wedgewood, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.14 one way
$26.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.36 | $28.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.55 | $37.09 |
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: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
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
Wedgewood, SC
Evening in Wedgewood on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1h 51m 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 Wedgewood, SC covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 42 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 $13.14 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.
The drive from Summerville, SC to Wedgewood, SC is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Wedgewood, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summerville, SC to Wedgewood, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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