How far is Lancaster Mill, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Lancaster Mill, SC to Sumter, SC is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
68.47 mi
01h 26m
Flight
60.34 mi
97.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.47 mi
Kilometers
110.19 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster Mill
2026-04-19T06:16
Arrive Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster Mill
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Lancaster Mill
34.7 mi
00h 43m
To Sumter
33.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster Mill and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on Culp Lansford Road

    96 m · 20 sec · Culp Lansford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Culp Street

    70 m · 15 sec · Culp Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Landsford Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Landsford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Street

    2445 ft · 1 min · Midway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South York Street

    1488 ft · 41 sec · South York Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Gay Street

    2557 ft · 1 min · West Gay Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  10. 10

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

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster Mill 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 23%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 22%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 12%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 43m from Lancaster Mill
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster Mill and Chance Rain Showers near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lancaster Mill to Sumter?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 34.7 miles from Lancaster Mill and 33.7 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster Mill and Chance Rain Showers 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.

RAIL

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 Lancaster Mill and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.1 km).

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#1 Lancaster Mill

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population1,978
Coordinates34.7093100, -80.7947900
Altitude153
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: Culp Lansford Road (-80.795174, 34.708436)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.78 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.62 $13.61 $27.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster Mill and Sumter. The current time is 06:16:46.

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.