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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
23.4 mi · 30 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 402
1303 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 402
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 402
15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 402
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Continue on Steed Creek Road
11.9 mi · 29 min · Steed Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2342 ft · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Awendaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Stephen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 74.04 mi (119.16 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Awendaw
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.0376700, -79.6131300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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