How far is Sumter, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sumter and Charleston is 82.51 miles (132.79 km).
Flight distance from Sumter, SC to Charleston, SC is 82.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Sumter to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sumter, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 106.12 miles (170.78 km) by car.
Driving from Sumter to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39439 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°55'14"N 80°20'29"W |
| Latitude | 33.9204400 |
| Longitude | -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sumter and Charleston
The distance between Sumter and Charleston is 171 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sumter and Charleston. The current time is 02:39:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.17 liters (3.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sumter and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sumter to Charleston is $11.62 (diesel $15.64).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $11.62 | $13.21 | $14.54 | $15.64 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sumter and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Sumter 190.18 miles (306 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Sumter 96.32 miles (155 km)
