How far is Sumter, SC from Fairfax, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Fairfax, SC is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Fairfax.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Main Highway
20.7 mi · 26 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
90 m · 13 sec · 7th Street East
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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 Fairfax.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 54.5 miles from Sumter and 54.4 miles from Fairfax.
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 24.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 84.11 mi (135.37 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 Fairfax
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 32.9590500, -81.2365000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-81.2365, 32.95905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
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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