How far is Ridgeville, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Ridgeville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeville and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville and Sumter.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
138 m · 25 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
2539 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2591 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 38 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 · 41 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 Ridgeville 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
35.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Ridgeville and Clear near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeville to Sumter?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Ridgeville and 37.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgeville and Clear near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 57 mi (91.74 km).
#1 Ridgeville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 33.0957200, -80.3153700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
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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