How far is Sumter, SC from Darlington, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Darlington, SC is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Darlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Darlington.
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Start on East Liberty Street
1685 ft · 38 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Lafayette Drive
1432 ft · 30 sec · North Lafayette Drive
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Turn right onto East Calhoun Street
2077 ft · 35 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Continue on Oswego Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Oswego Highway
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Continue on Darlington Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Darlington Highway
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Continue on Davis Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Davis Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1324 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Lamar Highway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Turn straight onto Harry Byrd Highway
77 m · 4 sec · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Pearl Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Darlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Darlington Highway
Continue on Darlington Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Darlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Darlington?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Sumter and 19.4 miles from Darlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Darlington.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
Florence
Camden
Kingstree
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Darlington. Straight-line distance: 37.36 mi (60.13 km).
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darlington
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.2998800, -79.8761700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darlington (-79.87617, 34.29988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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