How far is Dentsville, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Dentsville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
50.93 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.69 mi
59.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.96 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Dentsville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dentsville
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dentsville
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Dentsville
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To Sumter
25.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Two Notch Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    827 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Two Notch Road
24.3 mi · 48%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 16%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.63 mi · 15%
Sumter Highway
7.03 mi · 14%
Broad Street
2.87 mi · 6%
North Washington Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Two Notch Road

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 28m from Dentsville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dentsville and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Dentsville and 25.5 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dentsville and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dentsville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.05 km).

Dentsville

#1 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
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: (-80.958185, 34.064007)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.13 $14.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $4.78 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.62 $10.12 $20.25

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 Dentsville and Sumter. The current time is 19:29:12.

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.