How far is Clover, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Clover, SC to Sumter, SC is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
110.5 mi
02h 18m
Flight
96.47 mi
155.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.47 mi
Kilometers
155.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.5 mi
Kilometers
177.83 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Clover
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover
2026-05-12T20:58
Arrive Sumter
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover
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
Heath Springs
SC

Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Clover
59 mi
01h 09m
To Sumter
51.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    12 m · 8 sec · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 55 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 55 East

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 55 East

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55 East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hands Mill Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hands Mill Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Old York Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old York Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Celanese Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Celanese Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ebenezer Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ebenezer Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Oakland Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Oakland Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Black Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Black Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Albright Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Albright Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Catawba River Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    153 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clover 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 13%
Catawba River Road
8.93 mi · 8%
South Anderson Road
8.58 mi · 8%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 8%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Kershaw Highway

Continue on Kershaw Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heath Springs
01h 09m from Clover
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Clover and Partly Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Heath Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Clover and 51.4 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Clover and Partly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Heath Springs

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

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

RAIL

Camden

39 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

73 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Columbia

75 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Gastonia

87 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 96.47 mi (155.26 km).

Clover

#1 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
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: North Main Street West (-81.226494, 35.111274)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.76 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
7.8 gal · 29.52 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.27 $34.55
Premium $4.78 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $5.62 $21.93 $43.87

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clover and Sumter. The current time is 20:58:43.

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.