How far is Kingstree, SC from Hemingway, SC?

The driving distance from Kingstree, SC to Hemingway, SC is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.13 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemingway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Kingstree
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingstree
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Hemingway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingstree
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Stuckey
SC

Town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Kingstree
12.1 mi
00h 14m
To Hemingway
12.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingstree and Hemingway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingstree and Hemingway.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · East Brooks Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hemingway Highway

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Hemingway Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Hemingway Highway

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Hemingway Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2383 ft · 53 sec · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road S-45-187

    29 m · 4 sec · County Road S-45-187

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road S-45-187

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingstree and Hemingway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hemingway Highway
22.4 mi · 93%
East Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
East Brooks Street
0.55 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
0.45 mi · 2%
County Road S-45-187
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Hemingway Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Hemingway Highway

13.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuckey
00h 14m from Kingstree
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingstree and Sunny near Hemingway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingstree to Hemingway?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuckey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Kingstree and 12.1 miles from Hemingway.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingstree and Sunny near Hemingway.

Stop Ideas Near Stuckey

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

57 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

77 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

105 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingstree and Hemingway. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.7 km).

Kingstree

#1 Kingstree

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

Population2,989
Coordinates33.6676600, -79.8306300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Hemingway

#2 Hemingway

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

Population385
Coordinates33.7537800, -79.4475600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Street (-79.830709, 33.667922)
End: County Road S-45-187 (-79.447824, 33.753797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.73
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.37 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.78 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.62 $4.78 $9.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingstree and Hemingway. The current time is 01:52:53.

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.