How far is Chester, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Chester, SC to Sumter, SC is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Sumter.
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Start on West End Street
81 m · 9 sec · West End Street
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Turn right onto Gadsden Street
2661 ft · 55 sec · Gadsden Street
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Continue on Lancaster Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lancaster Street
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Continue on Lancaster Highway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
7.5 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 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 · 49 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 Chester 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.
Lancaster Highway
Continue on Lancaster Highway
19.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chester and Patchy Fog then 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 Chester to Sumter?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Kershaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Chester and 53.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chester and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Kershaw
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 Kershaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.46 km).
#1 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
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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