How far is Lincolnville, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
86.11 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.03 mi
103.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.03 mi
Kilometers
103.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.11 mi
Kilometers
138.58 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
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 PM EDT
Return by in Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnville
2026-04-18T14:35
Arrive Sumter
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 PM 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
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnville
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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Lincolnville
42.8 mi
00h 43m
To Sumter
43.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Carolina Avenue

    58 m · 10 sec · West Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Smith Street

    831 ft · 33 sec · West Smith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    3280 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive

    1681 ft · 53 sec · Owens Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd North Street

    2490 ft · 2 min · East 3rd North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

    1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 42%
I-26 West
30.2 mi · 35%
North Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
0.69 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
East 3rd North Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

35.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
00h 43m from Lincolnville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincolnville and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Lincolnville and 43.3 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnville and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 64.03 mi (103.04 km).

Lincolnville

#1 Lincolnville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,624
Coordinates33.0068400, -80.1553700
Altitude24
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: West Carolina Avenue (-80.155333, 33.006891)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.46 $26.93
Premium $4.78 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $5.62 $17.10 $34.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnville and Sumter. The current time is 14:35:33.

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.