How far is Calhoun Falls, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Calhoun Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calhoun Falls and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun Falls and Sumter.
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Start on North Cox Avenue
104 m · 17 sec · North Cox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Russell Lake Boulevard
24.4 mi · 33 min · East Russell Lake Boulevard
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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 Calhoun Falls 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Calhoun Falls 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 Calhoun Falls to Sumter?
The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Calhoun Falls and 72.7 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calhoun Falls and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun Falls and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 129.66 mi (208.66 km).
#1 Calhoun Falls
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 34.0923400, -82.5956900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.02 | $58.04 |
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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