How far is Cheraw, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Sumter, SC is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
68.84 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.73 mi
96.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.73 mi
Kilometers
96.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.79 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cheraw
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheraw
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
Darlington
SC

City in South Carolina

From Cheraw
34.6 mi
00h 41m
To Sumter
34.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Cheraw and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    2069 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cash Boulevard

    2777 ft · 36 sec · Cash Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Cash Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cash Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lamar Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Lamar Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Lamar Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1324 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Davis Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Darlington Highway

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Darlington Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Oswego Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Oswego Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Calhoun Street

    2077 ft · 42 sec · East Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lafayette Drive

    1432 ft · 30 sec · North Lafayette Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1685 ft · 31 sec · East Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Governor Williams Highway
14.3 mi · 21%
Lamar Highway
12.2 mi · 18%
Darlington Highway
10.2 mi · 15%
Oswego Highway
8.48 mi · 12%
Davis Street
4.89 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Governor Williams Highway

Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darlington
00h 41m from Cheraw
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheraw and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Cheraw and 34.2 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Darlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Darlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Florence

16 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

48 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.12 km).

Cheraw

#1 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
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 1 (-79.883463, 34.697626)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.78 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.62 $13.67 $27.33

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 Cheraw and Sumter. The current time is 03:19:48.

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.