Origin
Summerville, SC
Afternoon in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Beaufort, 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 42m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
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Beaufort, SC
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Trip Overview
Summerville, SC to Beaufort, SC is 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m via Ace Basin Parkway, Trask Parkway, and Savannah Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, primarily traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances efficiency with a feel for the local landscape. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day of travel, whether you're heading south for a coastal getaway or exploring more of the Palmetto State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Basin Parkway | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Trask Parkway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Savannah Highway | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| Delemar Highway | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Charleston Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 165 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bacons Bridge Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Boundary Street | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ace Basin Parkway
— 17.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Beaufort, SC.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Richardson Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Magnolia Street
4
Turn left onto East 6th South Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 6th South Street
5
Turn right onto SC 165
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Berlin G Myers Parkway
6
Continue on SC 165
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Berlin G Myers Parkway
7
Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Carolina Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto SC 165
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bacons Bridge Road
9
Continue on SC 165
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Delemar Highway
10
Continue on SC 165
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 165
11
Turn sharp right onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Savannah Highway
12
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
13
Continue on US 17
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
15
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trask Parkway
16
Continue on Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
17
Continue on US 21
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Boundary Street
18
Continue on US 21 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Carteret Street
19
Turn left onto Port Republic Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Port Republic Street
20
Arrive at destination
Port Republic Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over an hour and a half, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart any time of day and still complete the journey well before evening. Given the relatively short distance, there's no pressing need to split the drive, allowing you to reach Beaufort at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is around $11, it's always wise to fill up before embarking, especially since the longest stretch without a clear indication of services is 17.1 miles on the Ace Basin Parkway.
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 35.3 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 55m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaufort, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Summerville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ace Basin Parkway for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Richardson Avenue
Turn right onto East Richardson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Magnolia Street
Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 165 / Berlin G Myers Parkway
Turn right onto SC 165 / Berlin G Myers Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Trask Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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 | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Beaufort, SC
Afternoon in Beaufort on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
3 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
1h 42m 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?
This 70.5-mile journey offers a mixed drive, with 50% of it on highways. You'll navigate a variety of road types, including stretches of the Ace Basin Parkway, Trask Parkway, and Savannah Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles along the Ace Basin Parkway. As you progress, the road character shifts, providing a varied experience behind the wheel without becoming overly demanding.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Ace Basin Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Richardson Avenue.
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 1h 42m drive. You will face about 9 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 (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SC 165 / Berlin G Myers Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Ace Basin Parkway. 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 (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SC 165 / Berlin G Myers Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaufort, 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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