How far is Sumter, SC from Saint Stephen, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Saint Stephen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Saint Stephen.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Turn left onto Church Road
1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Barry Place
71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Saint Stephen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Saint Stephen?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 24.7 miles from Sumter and 24.6 miles from Saint Stephen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
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 Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 43.06 mi (69.3 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 Saint Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
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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