How far is Red Bank, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Red Bank, SC to Sumter, SC is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.28 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.43 mi
82.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.43 mi
Kilometers
82.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.28 mi
Kilometers
95.4 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM EST
Return by in Red Bank
Fri, Nov 6, 10:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-11-06T20:27
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
9:30 PM EST
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
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Red Bank
30.1 mi
00h 37m
To Sumter
29.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Two Notch Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Two Notch Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Two Notch Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Two Notch Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Two Notch Road

    3066 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive

    139 m · 15 sec · Kitti Wake Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

    34.6 mi · 43 min · Garners Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 58%
William Earle Berne Beltway
4.98 mi · 8%
Charleston
4.29 mi · 7%
Two Notch Road
3.96 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
3.69 mi · 6%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 37m from Red Bank
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to Sumter?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Red Bank and 29.1 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny around Red Bank and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

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Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 51.43 mi (82.77 km).

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#1 Red Bank

Red Bank is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9320900, -81.2384300
Altitude104
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: South Lake Drive (-81.238363, 33.932084)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.06
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $7.53 $15.06
Mid-grade $4.06 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.46 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $5.72 $11.94 $23.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Sumter. The current time is 20:27:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.