How far is Hartsville, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Hartsville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartsville and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville and Sumter.
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Start on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
1088 ft · 20 sec · Oates Highway
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Turn right onto West Lydia Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Lydia Highway
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Continue on Hartsville Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Hartsville Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 16 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on N Main St
6.4 mi · 10 min · N Main St
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Continue on North Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Drive
641 ft · 13 sec · North Lafayette Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartsville and Sumter.
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.
Sumter Highway
Continue on Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hartsville and Clear near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartsville to Sumter?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Hartsville and 21.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartsville and Clear near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bishopville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 34.89 mi (56.15 km).
#1 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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