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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.44 mi
02h 39m
Flight
122.68 mi
197.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.68 mi
Kilometers
197.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.44 mi
Kilometers
232.45 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sat, May 2, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Honea Path
Sun, May 3, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honea Path
2026-05-02T19:28
Arrive Sumter
Sat, May 2, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honea Path
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
Little Mountain
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Honea Path
70 mi
01h 19m
To Sumter
74.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
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 Honea Path and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honea Path and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 41 sec · East Greer Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 South
61.1 mi · 42%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 25%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 5%
I 126
3.4 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 19m from Honea Path
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honea Path and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 122.68 mi (197.43 km).

Honea Path

#1 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
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: (-82.391527, 34.446546)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Honea Path and Sumter. The current time is 19:28:39.

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.