How far is Sumter, SC from Centerville, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Centerville, SC is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164 mi
03h 28m
Flight
141.42 mi
227.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.42 mi
Kilometers
227.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164 mi
Kilometers
263.94 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-15T06:42
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Sumter
82 mi
01h 44m
To Centerville
82.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Easley Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sullivan Road

    2027 ft · 58 sec · Sullivan Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Dixon Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dixon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 37%
Broad Street
39.6 mi · 24%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 14%
Easley Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 44m from Sumter
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Sumter and 82.1 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 141.42 mi (227.6 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 Centerville

Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5320500, -82.7040200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Centerville (-82.70402, 34.53205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Centerville. The current time is 06:42:26.

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.