How far is Andrews, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Andrews, SC to Sumter, SC is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.83 mi
01h 11m
Flight
55.36 mi
89.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.12 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Andrews
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T19:58
Arrive Sumter
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greeleyville
SC

City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Andrews
31.2 mi
00h 35m
To Sumter
31.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andrews and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  3. 3

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  5. 5

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews and Sumter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 43%
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 26%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 19%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 4%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
Society Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 521

Continue on US Highway 521

26.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greeleyville
00h 35m from Andrews
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews and Partly Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andrews to Sumter?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greeleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Andrews and 31.6 miles from Sumter.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Partly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Greeleyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greeleyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greeleyville.

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

72 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Camden

95 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.09 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,866
Coordinates33.4512800, -79.5609000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Sumter

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-79.56092, 33.451222)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $4.78 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $5.62 $12.49 $24.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Sumter. The current time is 19:58:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.