How far is Johnsonville, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonville and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville and Sumter.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 50 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Georgetown Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Kingsburg Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway
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Turn left onto West Myrtle Beach Highway
34.4 mi · 41 min · West Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Nort Pike East
1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East
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Turn left onto Florence Highway
68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway
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Continue on East Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Johnsonville 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.
West Myrtle Beach Highway
Turn left onto West Myrtle Beach Highway
34.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Johnsonville and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to Sumter?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Johnsonville and 29.5 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
Kingstree
Florence
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 51.67 mi (83.16 km).
#1 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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