How far is Georgetown, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Sumter, SC is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
82.31 mi
01h 32m
Flight
70.97 mi
114.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.97 mi
Kilometers
114.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.31 mi
Kilometers
132.47 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Georgetown
40.1 mi
00h 46m
To Sumter
42.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 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 Georgetown and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highmarket Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  8. 8

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 33%
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 20%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 14%
Highmarket Street
9.11 mi · 11%
Georgetown Highway
7.85 mi · 10%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 521

Continue on US Highway 521

26.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
00h 46m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Sumter?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Georgetown and 42.3 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 70.97 mi (114.22 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
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: US 17 Alternate (-79.294525, 33.376798)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 Georgetown and Sumter. The current time is 20:21:20.

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.