Origin
Varnville, SC
Late night in Varnville on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Varnville, SC
Daniel Sell
Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17 Alt, Sniders Highway, Walterboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on US 17 Alt. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 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.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Varnville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Alt is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wood Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 37m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 63 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (SC 63 / Hampton Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 63 / Main Street
Turn right onto SC 63 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
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~48m in
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SC 63 / Hampton Street
Turn right onto SC 63 / Hampton Street
Navigation decision point
3
28.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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SC 64 / Robertson Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 64 / Robertson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 Alt | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Sniders Highway | 20.2 mi | 35m |
| Walterboro Highway | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Robertson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17 Alt
— 26.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Varnville, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on North Palm Street
185 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Palm Street
2
Turn left onto Wood Street
248 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wood Street
3
Turn right onto SC 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SC 63
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Walterboro Highway
5
Continue on SC 63
20 mi
·
35 min
·
Sniders Highway
6
Turn right onto SC 63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Street
7
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Robertson Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 17 Alt
26 mi
·
38 min
·
US 17 Alt
9
Turn left onto US 17 Alt
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right
163 ft
·
11 sec
12
Arrive at 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 29.7 miles from Varnville, SC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 52m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Varnville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Varnville, SC
This is one driving day of about 59.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Varnville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 Alt for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Varnville, SC · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Varnville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Summerville, SC
The final approach into Summerville, 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
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Summerville, SC
Late night in Summerville on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alt, Sniders Highway, Walterboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Varnville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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 Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 1h 37m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 63 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (SC 63 / Hampton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Varnville, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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