How far is Batesburg, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Batesburg, SC to Sumter, SC is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.07 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Batesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesburg
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesburg
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
Columbia
SC

The most populous city in South Carolina.

From Batesburg
41.9 mi
00h 48m
To Sumter
38.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    36 m · 11 sec · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Fairview Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1761 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road

    790 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

    34.6 mi · 43 min · Garners Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 43%
Fairview Road
25.5 mi · 32%
Augusta Road
5.31 mi · 7%
William Earle Berne Beltway
4.98 mi · 6%
Charleston
4.29 mi · 5%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 48m from Batesburg
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batesburg and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Batesburg and 38.2 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

1 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

47 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

117 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesburg and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 km).

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#1 Batesburg

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

Population4,380
Coordinates33.9079200, -81.5473300
Altitude196
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: West Church Street (-81.547347, 33.907951)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 Batesburg and Sumter. The current time is 03:22:27.

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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.