Origin
Blackville, SC
Morning in Blackville on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackville, SC to Summerville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
87.9 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackville, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
Blackville, SC to Summerville, SC is 87.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via I 26 and Bamberg Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traveling through South Carolina. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a major interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a visit between these two points. You'll find the fuel cost quite manageable for this short distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Blackville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 44.3 mi | 47m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Dexter Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 44.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackville, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on SC 3
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Solomon Blatt Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 78
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dexter Street
3
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
4
Continue on US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
6
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
7
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
8
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
9
Turn right onto US 301
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge onto I 26
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 26
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, this drive is easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of flexibility. There are no suggested stops in the data, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $11, and refueling options might be less frequent on the surface road portions. The primary roads suggest you'll want to pay attention as you transition from the interstate.
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 43.9 miles from Blackville, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 59m 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 32m
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 Blackville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackville, SC
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Blackville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Blackville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 87.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 78 / Dexter Street
Turn left onto US 78 / Dexter Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Turn left onto US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Navigation decision point
7
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
5
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.75 one way
$27.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
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: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Summerville, SC
Morning in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 33.3
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 87.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 52% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 26 covering 44.3 miles. You'll transition from I 26 onto surface roads like Bamberg Road and Heritage Highway. Expect to encounter a mix of interstate cruising and more local road driving as you approach your destination. The change from high-speed interstate to surface streets is noticeable.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 78 / Dexter 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 48m 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 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summerville, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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