If you are traveling from Hardeeville to Summerville, you are looking at an 83.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Southeast region of South Carolina, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a mix of Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Independence Boulevard, and I-95 North. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical connection between these two South Carolina locations, providing a reliable path for your transit needs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Hardeeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
44.7 mi
47m
US 17 Alt
26.2 mi
38m
South Main Street
4.2 mi
7m
Sniders Highway
3.2 mi
6m
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
2 mi
2m
Hampton Street
1.2 mi
2m
Robertson Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardeeville, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on SC 46
122 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17
2.0 mi·2 min·Whyte Hardee Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi·36 sec·Independence Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge onto I 95
45 mi·47 min·I 95
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward SC 63: Walterboro
7
Turn straight onto SC 63
3.2 mi·6 min·Sniders Highway
8
Turn right onto SC 63
1.2 mi·2 min·Hampton Street
9
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi·1 min·Robertson Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 17 Alt
26 mi·38 min·US 17 Alt
11
Turn left onto US 17 Alt
3.0 mi·4 min·South Main Street
12
Continue on US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
13
Turn right
163 ft·11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1.5-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops scheduled, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Hardeeville to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, confirm your GPS is set correctly before heading out onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard and Independence Boulevard. Keeping your focus on the road is essential since you will be navigating local intersections rather than cruising on a long highway stretch. Use the $13 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside for local variations.
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 41.8 miles from Hardeeville, SC, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 46m 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 29m
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 Hardeeville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hardeeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hardeeville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 44.7 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 and 79.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 278 / Independence Boulevard
Turn right onto US 278 / Independence Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
47.5 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward SC 63: Walterboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 63: Walterboro
4
51 mi into trip|~59m in|SC 63 / Hampton Street
Turn right onto SC 63 / Hampton Street
Navigation decision point
4
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.28
$28.55
premium
$4.70
$15.45
$30.91
diesel
$5.61
$18.44
$36.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Hardeeville, SC
Morning
in Hardeeville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Summerville, SC
Morning
in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
33 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 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.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
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 83.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 83.3-mile route. While your path includes segments on I-95 North, the trip is defined by its local road connectivity, featuring a 0% highway share as you navigate between towns. You will find that there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment remains 0 miles on Whyte Hardee Boulevard. This means you will need to stay alert and ready for frequent transitions between local thoroughfares. The road’s personality is practical and functional, requiring your full attention as you wind through the local landscape.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 17 Alt. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 278 / Independence Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
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 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 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on I 95. 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 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical 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.
