How far is Oakland, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Oakland, SC to Sumter, SC is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Sumter.
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Start on Peach Orchard Road
1041 ft · 25 sec · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
529 ft · 23 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rhodes Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
1730 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Frierson Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Sumter Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West 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 Oakland 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.
Thomas Sumter Highway
Turn right onto Thomas Sumter Highway
3.47 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Oakland and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Sumter?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Oakland and 6.6 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Oakland and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dalzell.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 km).
#1 Oakland
Oakland is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9829300, -80.4884200 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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