How far is Arcadia, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Arcadia, SC to Sumter, SC is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
142.51 mi
02h 24m
Flight
118.2 mi
190.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.51 mi
Kilometers
229.35 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-15T03:02
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Little Mountain
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Arcadia
69 mi
01h 12m
To Sumter
73.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hayne Street

    1702 ft · 50 sec · Hayne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Blackstock Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1859 ft · 39 sec · W O Ezell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West 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 Arcadia and Sumter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
87 mi · 61%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 25%
I 126
3.4 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
1.94 mi · 1%
West Blackstock Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

86.8 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 12m from Arcadia
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcadia and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Arcadia and 73.4 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.23 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Arcadia is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9581800, -81.9906600
Altitude242
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: Hayne Street (-81.990627, 34.958134)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.28 $44.56
Premium $4.78 $24.03 $48.07
Diesel $5.62 $28.29 $56.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and Sumter. The current time is 03:02:55.

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.