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Trip from Summerville, SC to Allendale, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

100.3 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in South Carolina, United States

Summerville, SC

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town in South Carolina, United States

Allendale, SC

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Summerville to Allendale, you are looking at a straightforward 100.3-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 2 hours behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of road types, including I-26, Main Highway, and Bamberg Road, as you transit through the state. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single day if needed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Summerville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 44.6 mi 47m
Main Highway 20.7 mi 25m
Bamberg Road 12.3 mi 15m
Burtons Ferry Highway 8.7 mi 11m
Five Chop Road 6.6 mi 8m
John C Calhoun Drive 2.5 mi 3m
North Main Street 2.2 mi 3m
Old Edisto Drive 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 44.6 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Allendale, SC.

1

Start on this road

92 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I-26 West
5

Merge onto I 26

45 mi · 47 min · I 26
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 154-A Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
7

Merge onto US 301

6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
8

Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Calhoun Drive
9

Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
10

Continue on US 301; US 601

12 mi · 15 min · Bamberg Road
11

Continue on US 301; US 601

21 mi · 25 min · Main Highway
12

Continue on US 301

8.7 mi · 11 min · Burtons Ferry Highway
13

Continue on US 278; US 301

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street North
14

Arrive at destination

US 301

Trip Plan

Because this is a 2-hour drive with no mandatory stops, you have the advantage of setting your own departure time based on personal preference. Try to leave early in the day to avoid any localized traffic fluctuations that might affect your travel time on the highway segments. Since the route is relatively short, you won't need to plan for lengthy breaks, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $16 estimated cost. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prepare for the transition between the high-speed I-26 portion and the secondary roads; adjusting your pace early will make the shift to Bamberg Road feel much smoother.

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 50.2 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 22 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 56m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allendale, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Summerville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Summerville, SC

This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orangeburg, SC

50 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

Holly Hill, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookdale, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Summerville, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Summerville, South Carolina

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18438214711

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Summerville, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18438214711

Visit website

Audubon's Beidler Forest Sanctuary

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Harleyville, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18434879988

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.2 — 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 | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I-26 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I-26 West
3
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
47.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 154-A Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.68 one way

$31.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.15 $34.30
premium $4.70 $18.56 $37.13
diesel $5.61 $22.14 $44.29

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: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 20, 2026

Origin

Summerville, SC

Late night in Summerville on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allendale, SC

Late night in Allendale on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 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 mixed driving experience as you transition from high-speed interstate travel to more localized routes. Your trip begins with a significant 44.6-mile stretch on I-26, which accounts for a portion of the total 44% highway share. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road changes, shifting toward the more standard pace of Main Highway and Bamberg Road. This transition means you will experience both the efficiency of major thoroughfares and the slower, steady rhythm of secondary roads. It is a functional drive that moves you efficiently between these two South Carolina locations without feeling like an endless interstate grind.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on I 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Richardson Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Summerville, SC to Allendale, SC is easy. At 2h with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

244 ft 65 ft

Total Climb

234 ft

Total Descent

119 ft

Highest Point

244 ft

~64.5 mi in

Elevation Range

179 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 100.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allendale, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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