How far is Summerville, SC from East Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to East Sumter, SC is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
87.05 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.04 mi
101.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.04 mi
Kilometers
101.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.09 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Santee
SC

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

From Summerville
43.6 mi
00h 50m
To East Sumter
43.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and East Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and East Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lafayette Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Lafayette Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nort Pike East

    1174 ft · 20 sec · Nort Pike East

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pike East

    1297 ft · 29 sec · North Pike East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Young Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Young Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and East 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 42%
I-26 West
30.2 mi · 35%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 2%
East Liberty Street
1.82 mi · 2%
South Lafayette Drive
1.75 mi · 2%
US 521
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
00h 50m from Summerville
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near East Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to East Sumter?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 43.6 miles from Summerville and 43.5 miles from East Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near East Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and East Sumter. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.46 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
East Sumter

#2 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: East Sumter (-80.29619, 33.92544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.63 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.32
6.14 gal · 23.26 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.16 $24.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.60 $27.19
Premium $4.78 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $5.62 $17.27 $34.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and East Sumter. The current time is 00:08:48.

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.