How far is Awendaw, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Awendaw, SC to Sumter, SC is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
94.03 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.04 mi
119.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.03 mi
Kilometers
151.32 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Awendaw
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Awendaw
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Awendaw
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
Saint Stephen
SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

From Awendaw
45.4 mi
00h 57m
To Sumter
48.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    998 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1 km · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Steed Creek Road

    11.9 mi · 29 min · Steed Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 402

    15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 402

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 402

    1303 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 402

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1096 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  10. 10

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Awendaw 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 402
15.6 mi · 17%
Steed Creek Road
11.9 mi · 13%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 12%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 5%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.2 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Stephen
00h 57m from Awendaw
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Awendaw and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Awendaw and 48.6 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Awendaw and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Stephen, 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 Saint Stephen.

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

59 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

90 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Awendaw and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 74.04 mi (119.16 km).

Awendaw

#1 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
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: US 17 (-79.613135, 33.037722)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Awendaw and Sumter. The current time is 01:52:26.

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.