How far is Holly Hill, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Holly Hill, SC to Sumter, SC is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
53.13 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.51 mi
66.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.13 mi
Kilometers
85.51 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Hill
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Hill
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
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Holly Hill
26.3 mi
00h 27m
To Sumter
26.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Old State Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Bass Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bass Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    2433 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Hill 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
28.9 mi · 54%
Old State Road
5.19 mi · 10%
Bass Drive
2.85 mi · 5%
US 521
0.31 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
US 521 North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

28.4 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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
00h 27m from Holly Hill
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Hill and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Hill to Sumter?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Holly Hill and 26.8 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Hill and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.81 km).

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#1 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
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: Old State Road (-80.413541, 33.322822)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 Holly Hill and Sumter. The current time is 03:05:29.

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.