How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Sumter, SC is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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 Richland 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 Saint Andrews and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and Sumter.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road
976 ft · 23 sec · Saint Andrews Road
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Continue on Saint Andrews Road
2016 ft · 46 sec · Saint Andrews Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 26 East: Columbia
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West 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 Saint Andrews and Sumter.
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.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 00h 46m
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 Saint Andrews and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Andrews to Sumter?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 25.5 miles from Saint Andrews and 30.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.75 one way or $15.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Andrews and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Eastover
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 Eastover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 45.95 mi (73.95 km).
#1 Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0454300, -81.1292600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
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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