Origin
Yemassee, SC
Morning in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yemassee, 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 15m
Distance
52.7 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 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yemassee, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yemassee, SC to Summerville, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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, I 95, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on US 17 Alt. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 52.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 Alt and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 17 Alt.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 Alt and I 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 95 North: Florence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Florence
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SC 63: Walterboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 63: Walterboro
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SC 63 / Hampton Street
Turn right onto SC 63 / Hampton Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 |
| I 95 | 15 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Sniders Highway | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Yemassee Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hampton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Robertson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17 Alt
— 26.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yemassee, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Yemassee Highway
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
3
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward SC 63: Walterboro
5
Turn straight onto SC 63
3.2 mi
·
6 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Yemassee, SC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.3 miles from Yemassee, 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
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Summerville on Saturday
Local time
8:42 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 15m 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 Yemassee, SC to Summerville, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alt, I 95, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Yemassee, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 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 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Yemassee, SC to Summerville, 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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