How far is Sumner, GA from Sylvester, GA?

The driving distance from Sumner, GA to Sylvester, GA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.59 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.93 mi
9.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.93 mi
Kilometers
9.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.59 mi
Kilometers
10.61 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvester
Tue, Nov 3, 9:29 PM EST
Return by in Sumner
Tue, Nov 3, 9:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-11-03T21:19
Arrive Sylvester
Tue, Nov 3, 9:29 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Poulan
GA

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sumner
3.3 mi
00h 05m
To Sylvester
3.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sumner and Sylvester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumner and Sylvester.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1642 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner and Sylvester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
0.31 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.23 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulan
00h 05m from Sumner
Leave By
8:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sumner and Partly Sunny near Sylvester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumner to Sylvester?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poulan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Sumner and 3.3 miles from Sylvester.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumner and Partly Sunny near Sylvester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Sylvester. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.54 km).

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#1 Sumner

Town in Worth County, Georgia, United States

Population400
Coordinates31.5129600, -83.7385100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Sylvester

#2 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumner (-83.73851, 31.51296)
End: Sylvester (-83.83693, 31.53092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.64
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $0.82 $1.64
Mid-grade $4.04 $0.93 $1.86
Premium $4.48 $1.03 $2.06
Diesel $5.66 $1.30 $2.60

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 Georgia · Nov 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Sylvester. The current time is 21:19:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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