How far is Sumter, SC from Ravenel, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Ravenel, SC is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
105.46 mi
02h 13m
Flight
80.13 mi
128.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.13 mi
Kilometers
128.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.46 mi
Kilometers
169.72 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Ravenel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Holly Hill
SC

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

From Sumter
52.8 mi
01h 06m
To Ravenel
52.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    3044 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Berlin Myers Parkway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue

    716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Delemar Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 165

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1717 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    529 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 34%
I 26 East
30.6 mi · 29%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 12%
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 8%
State Highway 165
6.36 mi · 6%
Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 06m from Sumter
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sumter and Sunny near Ravenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Sumter and 52.7 miles from Ravenel.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sumter and Sunny near Ravenel.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Ravenel. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.96 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
Ravenel

#2 Ravenel

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,768
Coordinates32.7632300, -80.2501000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Ravenel (-80.2501, 32.76323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.47
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.73 $29.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.78 $17.77 $35.55
Diesel $5.62 $20.92 $41.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Ravenel. The current time is 06:18:58.

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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.