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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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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
5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
34.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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Continue on East Greer Street
2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street
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Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Honea Path.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 122.68 mi (197.43 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 Honea Path
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 34.4465000, -82.3915100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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