Origin
Summerville, SC
Night in Summerville on Friday
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10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Edgefield, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
133.9 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
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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Edgefield, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summerville, SC to Edgefield, SC covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, North Road, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 44.6 mi | 47m |
| North Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| I 20 | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Old Ninety Six Indian Trail | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Salley Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Edgefield Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 44.6 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,829 veh/hr typical · worst 2,182
Quietest
1 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Edgefield, 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
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
8
Turn right onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittaker Parkway
9
Continue on US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Street
10
Continue on US 178
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Road
11
Turn left onto SC 394
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salley Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SC 394
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
SC 394
13
Continue on SC 394
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 394
14
Turn right onto SC 389
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
John Nunn Highway
15
Continue on SC 389
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Road
16
Turn straight onto SC 39
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Festival Trail Road
17
Continue on SC 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue East
18
Continue on SC 39
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
20
Merge onto I 20
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
22
Keep slight right at fork
135 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 18
Toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
23
Turn straight onto SC 19
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Edgefield Highway
24
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
25
Continue on SC 19
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
26
Continue on US 25
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Augusta Road
27
Continue on US 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 25; SC 23
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 20m 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgefield, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 133.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.7 — 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
|
US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
5
103.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
117.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.52 one way
$41.03 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $22.52 | $45.03 |
| premium | $4.64 | $24.44 | $48.89 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $29.52 | $59.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Edgefield, SC
Night in Edgefield on Friday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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 51m 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?
133.9 mi in 2h 51m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 26.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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?
4/10
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 US 17 Alternate / North Main 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 2h 51m drive. You will face about 14 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 (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
588 ft
37 ft
Total Climb
624 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
588 ft
~124.3 mi in
Elevation Range
551 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Summerville, SC to Edgefield, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Aiken along the way.
Aiken
117.3 mi in
|
~2h 28m
About the Cities
Starting in Summerville, SC
Full guide →Founded 1847
Arriving in Edgefield, SC
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Edgefield Historic District — listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Edgefield County, South Ca...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 133.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgefield, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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