How far is Mullins, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Mullins, SC to Sumter, SC is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
82.65 mi
01h 22m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.65 mi
Kilometers
133.02 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Mullins
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullins
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Sumter
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mullins
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
Florence
SC

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

From Mullins
41.7 mi
00h 41m
To Sumter
40.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    1 km · 53 sec · West McIntyre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Highway 76

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 76

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1173 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville

    1617 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mullins 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highway 76
66.3 mi · 80%
Myrtle Beach Highway
11.9 mi · 14%
East Liberty Street
2.09 mi · 3%
Robert E Graham Freeway
1.07 mi · 1%
West McIntyre Street
0.63 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

East Highway 76

Merge slight left

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 41m from Mullins
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mullins 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 Mullins to Sumter?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Mullins and 40.9 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mullins and Partly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Florence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 3.8 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Florence

1 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

44 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

77 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullins and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.03 km).

Mullins

#1 Mullins

City in Marion County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,139
Coordinates34.2057200, -79.2544900
Altitude30
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: North Main Street (-79.25457, 34.205708)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.57 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.93 $25.87
Premium $4.78 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $5.62 $16.42 $32.84

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullins and Sumter. The current time is 19:41:20.

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.