How far is Sumter, SC from Cheraw, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Cheraw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Cheraw.
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Start on East Liberty Street
1685 ft · 38 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Lafayette Drive
1432 ft · 30 sec · North Lafayette Drive
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Turn right onto East Calhoun Street
2077 ft · 35 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Continue on Oswego Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Oswego Highway
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Continue on Darlington Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Darlington Highway
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Continue on Davis Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Davis Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1324 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Lamar Highway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Turn left onto South Governor Williams Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cheraw Highway
12 mi · 17 min · Cheraw Highway
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Cheraw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cheraw Highway
Turn left onto Cheraw Highway
12 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Clear leaving Sumter and Sunny near Cheraw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Cheraw?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 34.6 miles from Sumter and 34.5 miles from Cheraw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sumter and Sunny near Cheraw.
Stop Ideas Near Darlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.12 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 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
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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