Origin
Ridgeville, SC
Afternoon in Ridgeville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeville, SC to Summerville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 10.9-mile journey from Ridgeville to Summerville, South Carolina, is a straightforward trek. This local drive typically takes about 17 minutes, making it an effortless one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting for this route is simple, as you should expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel. Because this path avoids highways entirely, it offers a more personal, localized experience than a standard interstate commute. Whether you are running errands or just exploring the local area, this short distance provides a practical link between the two South Carolina towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th North Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street North | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 5th North Street
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
452 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto SC 27
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto SC 173
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
4
Turn right onto US 78
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
West 5th North Street
5
Continue on US 78
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street North
6
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 27 / Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 27 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 173 / School Street
Turn right onto SC 173 / School Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
10 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience behind the wheel as you navigate away from the highway grid. Your route relies on Church Street, School Street, and West 5th North Street to bridge the gap between Ridgeville and Summerville. Since 0% of this drive involves highway travel, you will spend your entire time on smaller, non-interstate roads. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Church Street. This is strictly a suburban-style drive where constant attention to local turns is necessary rather than high-speed momentum.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on West 5th North Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 27 / Church Street.
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 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 27 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 173 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on West 5th North Street. 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 0.1 miles (SC 27 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 173 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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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