How far is Clearwater, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Clearwater, SC to Sumter, SC is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Sumter.
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Start on Augusta Road
11 m · 3 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Belvedere Road
1 km · 1 min · Belvedere Road
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Continue on Belvedere-Clearwater Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belvedere-Clearwater Road
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Take the ramp right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.1 mi · 8 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 Clearwater and Sumter.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
51.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Sumter?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Clearwater and 55.4 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).
#1 Clearwater
Clearwater is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4968000, -81.8920600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
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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