How far is Sumter, SC from Greenwood, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Greenwood.
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Start on East Liberty Street
966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
2651 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 5 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 26 West: Spartanburg
2691 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Highway 178
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178
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Continue on Bruce Road
697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street
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Continue on Mosley Road
1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road
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Continue on Rock House Road
1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Scotts Ferry Road
1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road
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Continue on S-41-98
2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98
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Continue on S-41-227
2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227
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Continue on Kathy Hill Road
1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road
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Continue on Sivell Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue
95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue
52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Greenwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broad Street
Continue straight
32.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sumter and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Sumter and 60.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sumter and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 105.91 mi (170.45 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 Greenwood
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 23,356 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954000, -82.1617900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
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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