Origin
Saint Matthews, SC
Late night in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Matthews, 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
1h 14m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Matthews, SC
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Summerville, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Saint Matthews to Summerville covers 64.2 miles across the heart of Southeast South Carolina. You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes of actual driving time. Because this is a straightforward trek, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this specific distance. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a direct connection between these two Southern towns without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 53.4 mi | 57m |
| Saint Matthews Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harry C Raysor Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 53.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews, SC and Summerville, SC.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SC 6
292 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto US 601
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry C Raysor Drive
4
Continue on US 601
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Saint Matthews Road
5
Continue on US 601
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Saint Matthews Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
Merge onto I 26
53 mi
·
57 min
·
I 26
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Saint Matthews, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 6 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto SC 6 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Saint George, SC
32 mi in
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 14m 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 drive that keeps you off the major interstates entirely. Since 0% of this route is on highways, you will be navigating along Bridge Street, Harry C Raysor Drive, and Saint Matthews Road for the duration of your trip. The road personality here is far from a monotonous grind; instead, it requires your full attention as you transition through local thoroughfares. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on, you should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that changes rhythm frequently. It is a practical, ground-level way to see the transition between these two South Carolina locations.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.4 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Saint Matthews Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 6 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 6 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.4 miles on I 26. 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: near the start (SC 6 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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