How far is Marion, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Marion, SC to Sumter, SC is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Sumter.
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Start on West Godbold Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Godbold Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2270 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right
113 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Freedom Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pamplico Highway
2563 ft · 57 sec · Pamplico Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pamplico Highway
712 ft · 19 sec · Pamplico Highway
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Continue on 2nd Loop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Loop Road
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Turn left onto South Cashua Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Cashua Drive
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Palmetto Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
11.9 mi · 15 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 Marion and Sumter.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Palmetto Street
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Marion and Partly Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Sumter?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Marion and 37 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Partly Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Coward City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 km).
#1 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.1782200, -79.4006100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
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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