How far is Sumter, SC from Honea Path, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Honea Path, SC is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.34 mi
03h 03m
Flight
122.68 mi
197.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.68 mi
Kilometers
197.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.34 mi
Kilometers
225.85 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honea Path
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sun, May 3, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-05-02T20:37
Arrive Honea Path
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Mountain
SC

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

From Sumter
70.1 mi
01h 31m
To Honea Path
70.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Heavy Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Honea Path.

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  16. 16

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 43%
Broad Street
39.6 mi · 28%
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 11%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 5%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 4%
Yarborough Mill Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 31m from Sumter
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Sumter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Honea Path.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Honea Path?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Sumter and 70.2 miles from Honea Path.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Sumter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Honea Path.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Mountain, 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 Little Mountain.

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 122.68 mi (197.43 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
Honea Path

#2 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Honea Path. The current time is 20:37:58.

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.