If you are planning a trip from Cane Savannah to Summerville, you are looking at a 77.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip, making it a very cost-effective way to navigate through South Carolina. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your travel. Because there are no designated stops scheduled along the way, you have the flexibility to power through the drive or pause as you see fit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Cane Savannah, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
36 mi
38m
I 26
30.3 mi
32m
Manning Road
12.1 mi
13m
Wedgefield Road
4.2 mi
7m
South Guignard Drive
2.4 mi
2m
North Main Street
2 mi
3m
West Liberty Street
1.6 mi
2m
South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 36 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cane Savannah, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on SC 763
2.6 mi·4 min·Wedgefield Road
2
Enter roundabout onto SC 763
100 ft·2 sec·Wedgefield Road
3
Continue on SC 763
1.5 mi·2 min·Wedgefield Road
4
Turn straight
145 ft·4 sec
5
Turn left onto SC 120; SC 763
1.6 mi·2 min·West Liberty Street
6
Turn right onto US 521
2.4 mi·2 min·South Guignard Drive
7
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi·1 min·South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 521
12 mi·13 min·Manning Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
10
Merge onto I 95
36 mi·38 min·I 95
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 86AToward I 26 East: Charleston
12
Merge onto I 26
30 mi·32 min·I 26
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 199AToward US 17 Alternate South: SummervilleUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft·5 sec·East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
92 ft·6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With a total duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in extensive rest breaks. Be mindful that you are traveling exclusively on local roads, so keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Wedgefield Road, West Liberty Street, and South Guignard Drive. Setting aside $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the duration of the trip. The biggest advantage here is the lack of highway congestion, allowing you to focus on the turn-heavy nature of the route at your own pace.
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 45.3 miles from Cane Savannah, SC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 54m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cane Savannah, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cane Savannah, SC
This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cane Savannah, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 90.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|SC 763 / Wedgefield Road
Enter roundabout onto SC 763 / Wedgefield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
5
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.17 one way
$28.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.49
$30.98
premium
$4.70
$16.77
$33.54
diesel
$5.61
$20.00
$40.01
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: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cane Savannah, SC
Morning
in Cane Savannah on Sunday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Summerville, SC
Morning
in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
7:39 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 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. You will rely primarily on Wedgefield Road, West Liberty Street, and South Guignard Drive to reach your destination. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the entire 77.7-mile duration. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Wedgefield Road, you should expect constant adjustments and frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape that prioritizes backroads over high-speed transit.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SC 763 / Wedgefield Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SC 763 / Wedgefield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Summerville, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.6 miles (SC 763 / Wedgefield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summerville, SC before heading back.
