How far is Hopkins, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Hopkins, SC to Sumter, SC is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkins and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins and Sumter.
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Start on Lower Richland Boulevard
1898 ft · 52 sec · Lower Richland Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Horrell Hill Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Horrell Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Horrell Hill Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Horrell Hill Road
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Turn right onto Crossing Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Crossing Creek Road
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Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
25.2 mi · 32 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West 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 Hopkins and Sumter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hopkins and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkins to Sumter?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stateburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hopkins and 18.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkins and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Stateburg
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 Stateburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 30.73 mi (49.45 km).
#1 Hopkins
Hopkins is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9043200, -80.8770300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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