How far is Blythewood, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Blythewood, SC to Sumter, SC is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blythewood and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blythewood and Sumter.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blythewood Road
1 km · 1 min · Blythewood Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Columbia
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
3218 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Florence
3087 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythewood and Sumter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blythewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blythewood to Sumter?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Blythewood and 23.4 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blythewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blythewood and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.8 km).
#1 Blythewood
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,531 |
| Coordinates | 34.2143200, -80.9739800 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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