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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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
Start on Old State Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Old State Road
-
2
Turn slight right onto Bass Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bass Drive
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
2433 ft · 59 sec
-
4
Merge slight right
28.4 mi · 30 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
1660 ft · 41 sec
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
88 m · 7 sec
-
7
Turn left
15.1 mi · 19 min
-
8
Continue on South Main Street
1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
-
9
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerton.
Kingstree
Camden
Columbia
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.81 km).
#1 Holly Hill
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 33.3226600, -80.4137000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.