Harrisonburg to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.3 miles 615.3 km · straight line
458.8 miles estimated 738.4 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Summerville?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Summerville is 382.3 miles (615.3 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located SSW of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.8 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia and Summerville in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg to Summerville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Summerville

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients