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

The driving distance from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
79.91 mi
01h 26m
Flight
62.32 mi
100.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.32 mi
Kilometers
100.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.61 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Fri, Oct 16, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-10-16T00:50
Arrive Sumter
Fri, Oct 16, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
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
Scranton
SC

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

From Red Hill
40 mi
00h 43m
To Sumter
39.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pee Dee Road South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Pee Dee Road South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1260 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 41

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 41

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 41 (Alt)

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41 (Alt)

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 378

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 378

  7. 7

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 45%
Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 16%
State Highway 41 (Alt)
8.58 mi · 11%
State Highway 41
4.7 mi · 6%
Pee Dee Road South
4.53 mi · 6%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

36.1 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scranton
00h 43m from Red Hill
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Red Hill and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to Sumter?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Red Hill and 39.9 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Red Hill and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Scranton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

29 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

31 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

65 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

89 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.3 km).

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#1 Red Hill

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

Population0
Coordinates33.9996100, -79.2581000
Altitude20
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: Pee Dee Road South (-79.258576, 33.999583)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.41 $24.82
Premium $4.80 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.84 $16.46 $32.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Sumter. The current time is 00:50:01.

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.