How far is Sumter, SC from Awendaw, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
90.41 mi
02h 12m
Flight
74.04 mi
119.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.41 mi
Kilometers
145.5 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 16, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-16T01:56
Arrive Awendaw
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
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
Saint Stephen
SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

From Sumter
45.2 mi
01h 06m
To Awendaw
45.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Awendaw.

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Manning Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    23.4 mi · 30 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 402

    1303 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 402

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 402

    15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 402

  13. 13

    Continue on Steed Creek Road

    11.9 mi · 29 min · Steed Creek Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2342 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
23.4 mi · 26%
Manning Road
16.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 402
15.6 mi · 17%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16%
Steed Creek Road
11.9 mi · 13%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Stephen
01h 06m from Sumter
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Awendaw?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Sumter and 45.2 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

59 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

90 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 74.04 mi (119.16 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Awendaw

#2 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.27
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.64 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.78 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $5.62 $17.94 $35.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Awendaw. The current time is 01:56:19.

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.