How far is Chesterfield, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Sumter, SC is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 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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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 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Sumter.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Page Street
2820 ft · 58 sec · South Page Street
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Continue on State Highway 145
19.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 145
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Main Street South
2726 ft · 54 sec · Main Street South
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Continue on Bethune Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Bethune Road
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Turn straight onto Bethune Highway
9.5 mi · 17 min · Bethune Highway
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 16 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on N Main St
6.4 mi · 10 min · N Main St
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Continue on North Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Drive
641 ft · 13 sec · North Lafayette Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · East 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 Chesterfield 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.
State Highway 145
Continue on State Highway 145
19.4 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Sumter?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 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?
Bethune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Chesterfield and 33.9 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Bethune
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 Bethune.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 58.17 mi (93.62 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
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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