How far is Sumter, SC from Allendale, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Allendale, SC is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
107.93 mi
02h 12m
Flight
84.15 mi
135.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.15 mi
Kilometers
135.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.7 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-18T17:56
Arrive Allendale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
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
Cameron
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States

From Sumter
54 mi
01h 06m
To Allendale
53.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Allendale.

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Manning Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Highway

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Main Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Burtons Ferry Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Burtons Ferry Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Allendale.

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.2 mi · 23%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 20%
Main Highway
20.7 mi · 19%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 12%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 11%
Burtons Ferry Highway
8.69 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 06m from Sumter
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Allendale?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Sumter and 53.9 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

47 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

57 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.43 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Allendale

#2 Allendale

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population2,829
Coordinates33.0079300, -81.3084400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Allendale (-81.30844, 33.00793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.87 $33.75
Premium $4.78 $18.20 $36.41
Diesel $5.62 $21.43 $42.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Allendale. The current time is 17:56:37.

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.