Conway, SC to Summerville, SC is 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m via North Fraser Street/US 17 Alternate/Saints Delight Road, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different types of roads. This route is straightforward and requires minimal planning, perfect for a spontaneous getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Fraser Street
20.9 mi
30m
US 17 Alternate
18.5 mi
26m
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi
18m
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi
17m
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi
17m
Highmarket Street
8.3 mi
11m
North Main Street
6 mi
9m
County Line Road
5.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on SC 905
2.5 mi·5 min·4th Avenue
2
Continue on US 701
12 mi·17 min·Highway 701 South
3
Continue on US 701
21 mi·30 min·North Fraser Street
4
Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Anthuan Maybank Drive
5
Turn right onto Church Street
498 ft·14 sec·Church Street
6
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Reservoir Street
7
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
8.3 mi·11 min·Highmarket Street
8
Take the exit
378 ft·10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
14 mi·18 min·Saints Delight Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
5.8 mi·8 min·County Line Road
11
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
18 mi·25 min·US 17 Alternate; SC 45
12
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.8 mi·1 min·US 17 Alternate; US 52
13
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi·2 min·US 52; US 17 Alternate
14
Turn right onto SC 6 Truck
12 mi·17 min·North Live Oak Drive
15
Continue on US 17 Alternate
6.0 mi·9 min·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft·5 sec·East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
92 ft·6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 31 minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you plan any brief stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure you have enough for the 102.7-mile trip, and consider topping off your tank before you leave Conway. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to determine your pacing. Keep an eye out for the transitions between North Fraser Street, US 17 Alternate, and Saints Delight Road, as these indicate changes in the driving environment.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from Conway, SC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Conway, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Conway, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Fraser Street for about 20.9 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 36.7 and 102.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
36.7 mi into trip|~54m in|Reservoir Street
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.9 mi into trip|~55m in|US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street
Navigation decision point
4
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
102.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
102.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.06 one way
$32.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.56
$35.12
premium
$4.70
$19.01
$38.02
diesel
$5.61
$22.67
$45.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.78
$4.93
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
EV Truck/SUV
41.1
0
$14.38
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Summerville, SC
Late night
in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 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
3 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
2h 31m 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.
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
~62 min detour
$10
near mile 99.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a mixed drive, with 31% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 20.9 miles along North Fraser Street, providing a substantial segment of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will transition, likely from more urban or suburban environments near Conway to potentially more rural or highway-like conditions as you approach Summerville. The blend of road types means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience varied driving conditions throughout the 2 hours and 31 minutes.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on North Fraser Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 36.7 miles in near Reservoir Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles (Reservoir Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on North Fraser Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles (Reservoir Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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.
