Roanoke to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.1 miles 473.3 km · straight line
367.6 miles estimated 591.6 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from Summerville?

The distance from Roanoke to Summerville is 294.1 miles (473.3 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located S of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.6 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Summerville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & Summerville

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients