How far is Dalzell, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Dalzell, SC to Sumter, SC is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.06 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.38 mi
13.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.06 mi
Kilometers
14.58 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Dalzell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalzell
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dalzell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cherryvale
SC

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

From Dalzell
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Sumter
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camden Highway

    2530 ft · 1 min · Camden Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frierson Road

    2006 ft · 31 sec · Frierson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thomas Sumter Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Sumter Highway
3.48 mi · 38%
Broad Street
2.87 mi · 32%
Camden Highway
2.35 mi · 26%
North Washington Street
0.43 mi · 5%
Frierson Road
0.38 mi · 4%
West Liberty Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Sumter Highway

Turn left onto Thomas Sumter Highway

3.48 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherryvale
00h 07m from Dalzell
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalzell 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 Dalzell to Sumter?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cherryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Dalzell and 4.2 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalzell and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Cherryvale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cherryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherryvale.

RAIL

Camden

36 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

54 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Kingstree

67 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalzell and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.48 km).

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#1 Dalzell

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population3,059
Coordinates34.0168200, -80.4300800
Altitude66
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: Camden Highway (-80.430106, 34.016317)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.54
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.27 $2.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.42 $2.83
Premium $4.78 $1.53 $3.06
Diesel $5.62 $1.80 $3.60

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 Dalzell and Sumter. The current time is 21:12:45.

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.