How far is Sumter, SC from Wellford, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Wellford, SC is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
142.88 mi
02h 54m
Flight
123.21 mi
198.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.21 mi
Kilometers
198.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.88 mi
Kilometers
229.95 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Little Mountain
SC

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

From Sumter
71.4 mi
01h 27m
To Wellford
71.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Spartanburg

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Greer

    1547 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 42%
Broad Street
39.6 mi · 28%
Spartanburg
30.9 mi · 22%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.53 mi · 3%
Spartanburg Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
Millwood Avenue
1.78 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 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 27m from Sumter
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sumter and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Sumter and 71.5 miles from Wellford.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sumter and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

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
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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 Wellford. Straight-line distance: 123.21 mi (198.28 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
Wellford

#2 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Wellford (-82.10594, 34.95095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.93
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.96 $39.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.32 $44.64
Premium $4.78 $24.08 $48.16
Diesel $5.62 $28.34 $56.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Wellford. The current time is 11:01:59.

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.