How far is Pine Ridge, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SC to Sumter, SC is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
38.8 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.35 mi
55.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.35 mi
Kilometers
55.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.8 mi
Kilometers
62.45 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Ridge
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Ridge
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
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Pine Ridge
21.7 mi
00h 24m
To Sumter
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pine Ridge Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Thursday
Using Hartsville as the closest live forecast in the Darlington County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on West Old Camden Road

    32 m · 8 sec · West Old Camden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bobo Newsome Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oates Highway

    1088 ft · 20 sec · Oates Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lydia Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Lydia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartsville Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Hartsville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Sumter Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on N Main St

    6.4 mi · 10 min · N Main St

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lafayette Drive

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Lafayette Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Liberty Street

    20 m · 1 sec · 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 Pine Ridge 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 27%
North Main Street
6.8 mi · 18%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
6.73 mi · 17%
N Main St
6.45 mi · 17%
Hartsville Highway
6.42 mi · 17%
West Lydia Highway
3.55 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

Continue on Sumter Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
00h 24m from Pine Ridge
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Ridge and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Sumter?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Pine Ridge and 17.1 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Ridge and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

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

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

RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 34.35 mi (55.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pine Ridge

Town in South Carolina

Population2,419
Coordinates34.3951500, -80.1628500
Altitude82
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 Old Camden Road (-80.162827, 34.395123)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Ridge and Sumter. The current time is 01:54:29.

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.