Richmond, Virginia to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Summerville?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Summerville is 348.5 miles (560.9 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located SSW of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.2 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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.