Origin
Summerville, SC
Late night in Summerville on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Yemassee, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Yemassee, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Yemassee, SC covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boonehill Road, I 95, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Boonehill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 53 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boonehill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 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 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
5
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 68 East: Yemassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boonehill Road | 20.2 mi | 29m |
| I 95 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Cottageville Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Jefferies Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Yemassee Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hampton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Robertson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boonehill Road
— 20.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Yemassee, 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
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee
14
Turn straight onto SC 68
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Yemassee Highway
15
Arrive at destination
Yemassee Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Summerville, SC · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yemassee, SC
The final approach into Yemassee, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Yemassee, SC
Late night in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 16m 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 Yemassee, SC covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boonehill Road, I 95, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.29 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 16m drive. You will face about 9 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 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Summerville, SC to Yemassee, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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