How far is Port Royal, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Sumter, SC is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Royal and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Sumter.
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Start on Paris Avenue
2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue
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Turn left onto Ribaut Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road
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Continue on Russell Bell Bridge
3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge
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Continue on Parris Island Gateway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South Main Street
1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · 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 Port Royal and Sumter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 01h 35m
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 Port Royal and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Royal to Sumter?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Reevesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Port Royal and 66.4 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Royal and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Reevesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reevesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 108.42 mi (174.48 km).
#1 Port Royal
Settlement in Jamaica
| Population | 14,516 |
| Coordinates | 32.3790800, -80.6926100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
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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