How far is Allendale, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Allendale, SC to Sumter, SC is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.16 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.15 mi
135.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.15 mi
Kilometers
135.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.16 mi
Kilometers
175.67 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
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
Cameron
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States

From Allendale
54.4 mi
00h 57m
To Sumter
54.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 29 sec · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Burtons Ferry Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Burtons Ferry Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Highway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Main Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    21.3 mi · 27 min · Five Chop Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
46.7 mi · 43%
Main Highway
18.8 mi · 17%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 11%
Burtons Ferry Highway
8.69 mi · 8%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Bufords Bridge Highway
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 57m from Allendale
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Allendale and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Allendale and 54.8 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Allendale and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cameron, 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 Cameron.

RAIL

Denmark

47 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

57 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.43 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population2,829
Coordinates33.0079300, -81.3084400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Sumter

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: US 301 (-81.308613, 33.008047)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.78 $18.40 $36.79
Diesel $5.62 $21.65 $43.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Sumter. The current time is 22:31:19.

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.