How far is Bonneau Beach, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Bonneau Beach, SC to Sumter, SC is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.81 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.9 mi
73.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.9 mi
Kilometers
73.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.81 mi
Kilometers
96.25 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bonneau Beach
Fri, Oct 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonneau Beach
2026-10-15T23:53
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
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 Bonneau Beach
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 Bonneau Beach
29.7 mi
00h 35m
To Sumter
30.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonneau Beach and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on Saracen Drive

    543 ft · 26 sec · Saracen Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butter Road

    2008 ft · 2 min · Butter Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Black Oak Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    15.6 mi · 20 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  8. 8

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 27%
Main Street
15.6 mi · 26%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 20%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9%
Black Oak Road
2.65 mi · 4%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Brooks Street

Continue on North Brooks Street

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greeleyville
00h 35m from Bonneau Beach
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bonneau Beach and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonneau Beach to Sumter?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 29.7 miles from Bonneau Beach and 30.1 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bonneau Beach and 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 Bonneau Beach and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 45.9 mi (73.87 km).

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#1 Bonneau Beach

Bonneau Beach is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3198900, -80.0003600
Altitude24
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: Saracen Drive (-80.000177, 33.318484)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.61
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $8.30 $16.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.27
Diesel $5.84 $12.32 $24.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonneau Beach and Sumter. The current time is 23:53:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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