Columbia, South Carolina to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84 miles 135.2 km · straight line
105 miles estimated 169 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Summerville?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Summerville is 84 miles (135.2 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located SE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Summerville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to Summerville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Summerville

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 296.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients