Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Saint George, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Saint George, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 28.1-mile journey from Summerville to Saint George is a straightforward affair. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the route is short and manageable. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these South Carolina towns. Because this drive stays entirely on local roads, you can expect a relaxed pace compared to high-speed interstate travel. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for anyone needing to navigate between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th North Street | 25.4 mi | 38m |
| West 5th Street North | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 5th North Street
— 25.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Saint George, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 78
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 78
25 mi
·
38 min
·
West 5th North Street
6
Continue on US 78
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Ridge Street
386 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ridge Street
8
Arrive at destination
Ridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28 — 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.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 78 / West 5th Street North
Turn left onto US 78 / West 5th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
28 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Ridge Street
Turn left onto Ridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Saint George, SC
Evening in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
Forget about the monotony of highway cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating via East Richardson Avenue, North Main Street, and West 5th Street North for the entirety of the trip. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any fast-paced interstate stretches here. Instead, the road maintains a consistent, local personality that keeps you engaged with the changing streetscapes. It is a technical drive that trades high-speed efficiency for a more direct, ground-level perspective of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on West 5th North Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Saint George, SC is easy. At 42m with 0% 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 0.6 miles (US 78 / West 5th Street North): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on West 5th North Street. 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; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 78 / West 5th Street North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint George, 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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