How far is Abbeville, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Abbeville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Sumter.
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Start on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Court Square
144 m · 11 sec · Court Square
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Continue on South Main Street
1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Greenwood Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Greenwood Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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Turn right onto State Highway 225
2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South
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Continue on Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Turn right onto Highway 25 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left
22 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
790 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 43 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Sumter.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Abbeville and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Sumter?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Abbeville and 65.1 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbeville and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
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 Gilbert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 117.99 mi (189.89 km).
#1 Abbeville
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,958 |
| Coordinates | 34.1781700, -82.3790100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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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