How far is Saint Stephen, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Stephen, SC to Sumter, SC is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.71 mi
00h 57m
Flight
43.06 mi
69.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.06 mi
Kilometers
69.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.71 mi
Kilometers
80 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Stephen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Stephen
2026-04-15T08:08
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Stephen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Saint Stephen
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To Sumter
25 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on Barry Place

    71 m · 16 sec · Barry Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 25 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Byrnes Drive

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Byrnes Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Stephen and Sumter.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 32%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 24%
Byrnes Drive
8.46 mi · 17%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 10%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 5%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Brooks Street

Continue on North Brooks Street

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
00h 28m from Saint Stephen
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Stephen and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Stephen to Sumter?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Saint Stephen and 25 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Stephen and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephen and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 43.06 mi (69.3 km).

Saint Stephen

#1 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
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: Barry Place (-79.921771, 33.404337)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.78 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $5.62 $9.84 $19.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Stephen and Sumter. The current time is 08:08:54.

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.