How far is Sumter, SC from Bennettsville, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Bennettsville, SC is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
66.53 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.03 mi
98.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.03 mi
Kilometers
98.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.53 mi
Kilometers
107.07 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sat, Apr 11, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-11T06:04
Arrive Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Darlington
SC

City in South Carolina

From Sumter
33.3 mi
00h 48m
To Bennettsville
33.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    1685 ft · 38 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lafayette Drive

    1432 ft · 30 sec · North Lafayette Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Calhoun Street

    2077 ft · 35 sec · East Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oswego Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Oswego Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Darlington Highway

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Darlington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Davis Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Davis Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1324 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lamar Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Lamar Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway

    43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
12.3 mi · 18%
Lamar Highway
12.2 mi · 18%
Darlington Highway
10.2 mi · 15%
Oswego Highway
8.48 mi · 13%
North Governor Williams Highway
7.87 mi · 12%
South Governor Williams Highway
6.43 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darlington
00h 48m from Sumter
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Bennettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Sumter and 33.2 miles from Bennettsville.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Bennettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Darlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Darlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.3 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.

RAIL

Florence

16 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

48 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 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
Bennettsville

#2 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Bennettsville. The current time is 06:04:15.

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.