How far is Forestbrook, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Forestbrook, SC to Sumter, SC is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
91.48 mi
01h 45m
Flight
80.58 mi
129.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.58 mi
Kilometers
129.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.48 mi
Kilometers
147.23 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sat, May 2, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Forestbrook
Sat, May 2, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestbrook
2026-05-02T14:34
Arrive Sumter
Sat, May 2, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Forestbrook
45.7 mi
00h 52m
To Sumter
45.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Heavy Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookline Drive

    102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canna Trail

    59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellis Drive

    576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 501 North: Carolina Forest, Conway

    2239 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 501 North, SC 31 South: Conway:Georgetown

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3027 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 501 East

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  13. 13

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestbrook 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 40%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 25%
Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 14%
US 501 North
6.31 mi · 7%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 4%
East Liberty Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 52m from Forestbrook
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestbrook and Heavy Rain near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Forestbrook and 45.8 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestbrook and Heavy Rain near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salem, 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 Salem.

RAIL

Kingstree

38 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

41 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

110 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestbrook and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 km).

Forestbrook

#1 Forestbrook

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population4,612
Coordinates33.7223900, -78.9580900
Altitude5
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: Brookline Drive (-78.958094, 33.722409)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.59
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.79 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.78 $15.43 $30.87
Diesel $5.62 $18.17 $36.33

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestbrook and Sumter. The current time is 14:34:50.

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.