How far is Sumter, SC from Georgetown, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Georgetown, SC is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
80.14 mi
01h 37m
Flight
70.97 mi
114.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.97 mi
Kilometers
114.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.14 mi
Kilometers
128.98 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Sumter
40.1 mi
00h 48m
To Georgetown
40.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highmarket Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 33%
Manning Road
16.1 mi · 20%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 18%
Highmarket Street
9.18 mi · 11%
Georgetown Highway
7.66 mi · 10%
West Main Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 521

Continue on US Highway 521

26.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
00h 48m from Sumter
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Sumter and 40.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 70.97 mi (114.22 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
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Georgetown (-79.2945, 33.37683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Georgetown. The current time is 21:53:45.

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.