Atlanta to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.2 miles 399.4 km · straight line
280.1 miles actual route 450.7 km · driving distance
5h 25min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Summerville?

The distance from Atlanta to Summerville is 248.2 miles (399.4 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located E of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 280.1 miles, taking about 5h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Summerville in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Summerville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Summerville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 25min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 30min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 9min $34–$98* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Summerville

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Summerville
33.02°N, 80.18°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM