How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Sumter, SC is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
59.96 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.5 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Andrews
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Andrews
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
Eastover
SC

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

From Saint Andrews
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Sumter
34.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Whiteford Road

    84 m · 18 sec · Whiteford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Broad River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on River Drive

    2231 ft · 40 sec · River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunset Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Academy Street

    2781 ft · 53 sec · Academy Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Belt Line Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belt Line Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Beltline Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Beltline Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto North Beltline Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Beltline Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosshill Road

    2483 ft · 52 sec · Crosshill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1290 ft · 32 sec · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 60%
Broad River Road
3.23 mi · 5%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 5%
North Beltline Boulevard
3.15 mi · 5%
Sunset Drive
1.5 mi · 3%
West Belt Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 32m from Saint Andrews
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Andrews and Chance Rain Showers 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 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25.4 miles from Saint Andrews and 34.6 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Andrews and Chance Rain Showers 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.

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

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 Saint Andrews and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.66 km).

Saint Andrews

#1 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
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: Whiteford Road (-81.103516, 34.049116)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.78 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.62 $11.92 $23.85

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Andrews and Sumter. The current time is 13:45:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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