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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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 45m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Brookline Drive
102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive
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Turn left onto Canna Trail
59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail
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Turn left onto Bellis Drive
576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 501 North: Carolina Forest, Conway
2239 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 501 North, SC 31 South: Conway:Georgetown
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Highway 501 East
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Wright Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 378
22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Nort Pike East
1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East
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Turn left onto Florence Highway
68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway
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Continue on East Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Forestbrook 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.
Kingstree
Florence
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forestbrook and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 km).
#1 Forestbrook
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7223900, -78.9580900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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