How far is Boiling Springs, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, SC to Sumter, SC is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
150.67 mi
02h 33m
Flight
121.57 mi
195.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.67 mi
Kilometers
242.48 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-04-14T22:18
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
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 Boiling Springs
72.9 mi
01h 16m
To Sumter
77.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Furnace Road

    104 m · 19 sec · Old Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Boiling Springs Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, I 26 West: Columbia, Asheville

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Columbia

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    89.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
90.4 mi · 60%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 24%
Boiling Springs Road
6.31 mi · 4%
I 126
3.4 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

89.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 16m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Sumter?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 72.9 miles from Boiling Springs and 77.8 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 121.57 mi (195.65 km).

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#1 Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0465100, -81.9817700
Altitude282
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: Old Furnace Road (-81.981766, 35.046696)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.15
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.07 $42.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.78 $25.42 $50.84
Diesel $5.62 $29.92 $59.84

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 Boiling Springs and Sumter. The current time is 22:18:41.

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.