How far is Sumter, SC from Blythewood, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Blythewood, SC is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Blythewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Blythewood.
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Start on East Liberty Street
966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway
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Turn left
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Charlotte
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Blythewood Road
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Blythewood Road
2371 ft · 55 sec · Blythewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Blythewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sumter Highway
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Blythewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Blythewood?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Sumter and 30.1 miles from Blythewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Blythewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Blythewood. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.8 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 Blythewood
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,531 |
| Coordinates | 34.2143200, -80.9739800 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
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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