How far is East Sumter, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from East Sumter, SC to Sumter, SC is about 3.1 miles (5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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
3.09 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.62 mi
4.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.62 mi
Kilometers
4.21 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.09 mi
Kilometers
4.97 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in East Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sumter
2026-04-15T18:17
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Sumter
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From East Sumter
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Sumter
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°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 East Sumter and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Young Street

    543 ft · 29 sec · Young Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pike East

    1297 ft · 25 sec · North Pike East

  4. 4

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sumter 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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
225.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Liberty Street
2.09 mi · 68%
North Pike East
0.25 mi · 8%
Nort Pike East
0.22 mi · 7%
McLean Street
0.2 mi · 7%
Young Street
0.1 mi · 3%
Florence Highway
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Liberty Street

Continue on East Liberty Street

2.09 mi · 00h 03m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
00h 03m from East Sumter
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Sumter and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.1 miles (5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from East Sumter and 1.6 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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 South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 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 South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sumter and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 2.62 mi (4.21 km).

East Sumter

#1 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
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: Young Street (-80.296251, 33.925399)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.41 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.87
0.22 gal · 0.82 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.44 $0.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.49 $0.97
Premium $4.78 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $5.62 $0.62 $1.24

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 East Sumter and Sumter. The current time is 18:17:19.

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.