Sumter to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

150.7 miles 242.5 km · straight line
188.3 miles estimated 303.1 km · driving distance
3h 47min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Sumter from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Sumter to Winston-Salem is 150.7 miles (242.5 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located N of Sumter. By car, the driving distance is approximately 188.3 miles, taking about 3h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Sumter in South Carolina and Winston-Salem in North 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 Sumter and Winston-Salem. 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 Sumter to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 47min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 32min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 36min $23–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sumter & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation
Winston-Salem
36.10°N, 80.24°W
America/New_York
293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 165.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients