Origin
Saint George, SC
Late night in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, 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
42m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint George, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Saint George and Summerville, this 27.4-mile trek is an easy choice. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your path will take you along Memorial Boulevard, East Jim Bilton Boulevard, and West 5th Street North. With a total fuel cost estimated at around $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. Since the entire trip stays within South Carolina, you won't have to worry about changing regional driving cultures. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jim Bilton Boulevard | 25.4 mi | 38m |
| West 5th Street North | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Jim Bilton Boulevard
— 25.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on Ridge Street
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 78
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
3
Continue on US 78
25 mi
·
38 min
·
East Jim Bilton Boulevard
4
Continue on US 78
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street North
5
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.1 — 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
|
US 78 / Memorial Boulevard
Turn right onto US 78 / Memorial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
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
39 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate a series of local roads that require your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to cruise through. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 35-minute duration, favoring local navigation over open-road speed. Because you aren't dealing with highway mergers or heavy traffic patterns, the drive feels grounded and familiar. It is the type of route where you will want to stay alert for turns as you transition between the primary local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on East Jim Bilton Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 78 / Memorial Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint George, SC to Summerville, SC is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 78 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (East Richardson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on East Jim Bilton Boulevard. 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 (US 78 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (East Richardson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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