How far is Shell Point, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Shell Point, SC to Sumter, SC is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Point and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Point and Sumter.
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Start on Woodbridge Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Woodbridge Drive
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Continue on State Road S-10-20
874 ft · 40 sec · State Road S-10-20
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Turn right onto Bayou Road
35 m · 10 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 48 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 · 39 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 Shell Point 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 26 West
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 48m
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 Shell Point and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shell Point to Sumter?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Shell Point and 55.1 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shell Point and Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shell Point and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 km).
#1 Shell Point
Shell Point is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7890700, -80.1067600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.57 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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