How far is Charleston, SC from Sumter, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charleston and Sumter is 82.51 miles (132.79 km).

Flight distance from Charleston, SC to Sumter, SC is 82.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Charleston to Sumter with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Sumter, South Carolina is: 105.84 miles (170.33 km) by car.

Driving from Charleston to Sumter will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Population 139714
GPS Coordinates 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W
Latitude 32.7765700
Longitude -79.9309200
Altitude 6
Country United States
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#2 Sumter

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

Population 39439
GPS Coordinates 33°55'14"N 80°20'29"W
Latitude 33.9204400
Longitude -80.3414700
Altitude 52
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Sumter

The distance between Charleston and Sumter is 170 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Charleston and Sumter. The current time is 02:42:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.14 liters (3.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Sumter.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Sumter is $11.59 (diesel $15.6).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $11.59 $13.18 $14.51 $15.6

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Sumter (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Charleston 12.46 miles (20 km)

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