How far is Eureka Mill, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Eureka Mill, SC to Sumter, SC is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
83.73 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.48 mi
118.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.48 mi
Kilometers
118.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.73 mi
Kilometers
134.75 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 16, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Eureka Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Mill
2026-04-16T21:49
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 16, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Mill
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
Kershaw
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Eureka Mill
48.8 mi
00h 52m
To Sumter
34.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Mill and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    1083 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street

    12 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saluda Road

    1389 ft · 28 sec · Saluda Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto J A Cochran (Bypass)

    1.6 km · 2 min · J A Cochran (Bypass)

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka Mill 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lancaster Highway
23.6 mi · 28%
Kershaw Camden Highway
14.8 mi · 18%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 17%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 10%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 10%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.63 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Lancaster Highway

Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

19.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kershaw
00h 52m from Eureka Mill
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eureka Mill 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 Eureka Mill to Sumter?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Kershaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Eureka Mill and 34.9 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kershaw

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

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

RAIL

Camden

34 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

75 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Mill and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 73.48 mi (118.25 km).

Eureka Mill

#1 Eureka Mill

Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina

Population1,476
Coordinates34.7176400, -81.1937000
Altitude158
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: 5th Street (-81.194331, 34.717142)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka Mill and Sumter. The current time is 21:49:55.

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.