How far is Irwin, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Irwin, SC to Sumter, SC is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.53 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.53 mi
Kilometers
107.07 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Nov 6, 7:27 PM EST
Return by in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 8:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irwin
2026-11-06T18:03
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Nov 6, 7:27 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irwin
9:30 PM EST
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Irwin
35.4 mi
00h 41m
To Sumter
31.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Confederate Avenue

    879 ft · 41 sec · Confederate Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    797 ft · 40 sec · Patton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grace Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Memorial Park Road

    1280 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Great Falls Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irwin 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 24%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 22%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 13%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 12%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.63 mi · 11%
North Broad Street
4.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kershaw Highway

Continue on Kershaw Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 41m from Irwin
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Irwin and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irwin to Sumter?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Irwin and 31.1 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Irwin and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

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Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.67 km).

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#1 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
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: Confederate Avenue (-80.822352, 34.693381)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.93
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $8.46 $16.93
Mid-grade $4.06 $9.53 $19.06
Premium $4.46 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.72 $13.43 $26.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irwin and Sumter. The current time is 18:03:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.