Kernersville to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

152.7 miles 245.8 km · straight line
190.9 miles estimated 307.3 km · driving distance
3h 50min estimated drive time
$18 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Kernersville from Sumter?

The distance from Kernersville to Sumter is 152.7 miles (245.8 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located S of Kernersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 190.9 miles, taking about 3h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Kernersville in North Carolina and Sumter in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kernersville and Sumter. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kernersville to Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 50min $18 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 36min $15–$29* Budget
Train ~3h 39min $23–$67* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kernersville & Sumter

Quick Facts

Kernersville
36.12°N, 80.07°W
America/New_York
308m elevation
Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 51 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 163 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients