How far is Sumter, SC from Kingstree, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Kingstree, SC is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
46.82 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.14 mi
54.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.82 mi
Kilometers
75.35 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingstree
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Kingstree
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Sumter
23.4 mi
00h 28m
To Kingstree
23.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Manning Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 521

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 521

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1798 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Academy Street

    1479 ft · 45 sec · North Academy Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Brooks Street

    78 m · 7 sec · East Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manning Road
16.1 mi · 34%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 30%
South Williamsburg County Highway
9.39 mi · 20%
US Highway 521
2.11 mi · 4%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 4%
Society Street
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Manning Road

Continue on Manning Road

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
00h 28m from Sumter
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Partly Sunny near Kingstree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Sumter and 23.4 miles from Kingstree.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Partly Sunny near Kingstree.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Kingstree. Straight-line distance: 34.14 mi (54.94 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
Kingstree

#2 Kingstree

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

Population2,989
Coordinates33.6676600, -79.8306300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Kingstree (-79.83063, 33.66766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Kingstree. The current time is 21:13:47.

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.