How far is Pamplico, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Pamplico, SC to Sumter, SC is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
53.74 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.52 mi
71.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.52 mi
Kilometers
71.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.48 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Pamplico
Fri, Apr 17, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pamplico
2026-04-17T04:16
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Apr 17, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pamplico
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
Olanta
SC

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

From Pamplico
26.1 mi
00h 32m
To Sumter
27.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    12 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.3 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pamplico and Sumter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 24%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Hyman Road
3.97 mi · 7%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 6%
East Liberty Street
2.09 mi · 4%
North Pamplico Highway
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

22.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olanta
00h 32m from Pamplico
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pamplico and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Olanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Pamplico and 27.6 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olanta

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

32 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 44.52 mi (71.64 km).

Pamplico

#1 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
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 Walnut Street (-79.570002, 33.996028)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.78 $9.08 $18.16
Diesel $5.62 $10.69 $21.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pamplico and Sumter. The current time is 04:16:38.

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.