How far is Honea Path, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Honea Path, SC to Sumter, SC is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honea Path and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honea Path and Sumter.
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Start on the route
16 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Shirley Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · North Shirley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Greer Street
2461 ft · 41 sec · East Greer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 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 Honea Path and Sumter.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 385 South
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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 Likely leaving Honea Path 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 Honea Path to Sumter?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Honea Path and 74.4 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Honea Path and Heavy Rain near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honea Path and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 122.68 mi (197.43 km).
#1 Honea Path
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 34.4465000, -82.3915100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
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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