Origin
Summerville, SC
Late night in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Saint Matthews, 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 15m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
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 Matthews, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Summerville to Saint Matthews is a straightforward 64.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Southeast, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local streets like East Richardson Avenue and North Main Street before transitioning onto I-26 West. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical route for a quick getaway or a business trip. Planning for this drive is simple since no major stops are required to break up the distance. It serves as a practical connection between these two South Carolina towns for anyone looking for a direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 53.3 mi | 57m |
| Saint Matthews Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Harry C Raysor Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Richardson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 53.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Saint Matthews, 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
53 mi
·
57 min
·
I 26
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
8
Turn straight onto US 601
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Matthews Road
9
Continue on US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry C Raysor Drive
10
Turn left onto SC 6
292 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.1 — 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
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
7
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 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 | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Saint Matthews, SC
Late night in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Holly Hill, SC
32 mi in
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
1h 15m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating through local roads before moving onto the highway, as the route features no significant highway-only stretches. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on managing local intersections and turns throughout the 64.1-mile trek. The personality of the road changes as you transition from the streets of Summerville to the rural corridors leading toward Saint Matthews. Staying alert is essential, as the constant shifting between local roads requires more engagement than a standard highway drive.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Saint Matthews Road. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 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; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Saint Matthews, SC, road signs begin pointing toward St. Matthews along the way.
St. Matthews
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on I 26. 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 55.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Matthews, 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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