Summerville to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443 miles 713 km · straight line
514.8 miles actual route 828.5 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Summerville from Washington DC?

The distance from Summerville to Washington DC is 443 miles (713 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Summerville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.8 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Summerville in South Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. 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 Summerville and Washington DC. 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 Summerville to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Summerville & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Summerville
33.02°N, 80.18°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM