If you are planning a trip from Summerville to Hardeeville, you are looking at an 83.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your Southeast travels. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares to connect these two South Carolina locations. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day around your own schedule rather than worrying about fatigue or long-distance logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
44.7 mi
47m
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi
29m
South Main Street
6.1 mi
10m
Cottageville Highway
4.1 mi
5m
South Jefferies Boulevard
3.5 mi
6m
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Hampton Street
1.2 mi
2m
Robertson Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Hardeeville, SC.
1
Start on this road
163 ft·17 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt
3.0 mi·4 min·South Main Street
4
Continue on US 17 Alt
1.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on US 17 Alt
20 mi·29 min·Boonehill Road
6
Continue on US 17 Alternate
4.1 mi·5 min·Cottageville Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi·1 min·Robertson Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SC 64 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·Hampton Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63
3.5 mi·6 min·South Jefferies Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
11
Merge onto I 95
45 mi·47 min·I 95
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 278: Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island
13
Keep slight right at fork
374 ft·10 sec
Toward Hardeeville
14
Turn slight right onto US 278
0.1 mi·20 sec·Independence Boulevard
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
2.0 mi·3 min·Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SC 46
122 ft·2 sec·Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
SC 46
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that suits your personal preference rather than fighting traffic exhaustion. With no required stops listed, you can easily complete the entire 83.5-mile stretch in one go, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-95 to ensure you are comfortable with your $13 estimated fuel expenditure. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your speed closely as you transition between the high-speed interstate and the local roads of South Main Street. This flexibility makes the trip an easy addition to your Southeast travel plans.
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 41.7 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardeeville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 81.5 — 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 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.5 mi into trip|~49m in|US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hardeeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Hardeeville
7
81.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.28
$28.55
premium
$4.70
$15.45
$30.91
diesel
$5.61
$18.44
$36.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 18, 2026
Origin
Summerville, SC
Morning
in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hardeeville, SC
Morning
in Hardeeville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
33 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 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed profile, balancing local navigation with highway travel. You will spend 54% of your time on the highway, transitioning between Boonehill Road, South Main Street, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-95, where you will cover 44.7 miles of open road. While the interstate sections allow for steady progress, the shift onto local roads provides a different pace as you move toward your destination. You should be prepared for the transition from the faster interstate environment to the more controlled speeds required on local streets.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 95.
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 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on I 95. 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 (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hardeeville, SC before heading back.
