How far is Sumter, SC from Boiling Springs, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Boiling Springs, SC is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
111.92 mi
02h 31m
Flight
82.97 mi
133.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.97 mi
Kilometers
133.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.12 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sat, Apr 11, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-11T06:02
Arrive Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Sumter
56 mi
01h 15m
To Boiling Springs
56 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Boiling Springs.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.2 mi · 22%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 19%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 12%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 11%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 11%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 6%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 15m from Sumter
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Sumter and 56 miles from Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 82.97 mi (133.52 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
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#2 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates33.1351500, -81.4312200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Boiling Springs. The current time is 06:02:21.

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.