How far is Sumter, SC from Dillon, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Dillon, SC is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Dillon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Dillon.
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Start on East Liberty Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 34
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on West Main Street
2358 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
7 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Dillon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Clear leaving Sumter and Sunny near Dillon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Dillon?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Sumter and 36.3 miles from Dillon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sumter and Sunny near Dillon.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Coward City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 65.21 mi (104.94 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 Dillon
County seat in South Carolina
| Population | 6,289 |
| Coordinates | 34.4165500, -79.3711600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dillon (-79.37116, 34.41655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
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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