How far is Sumter, SC from Irmo, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Irmo, SC is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
56.18 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.55 mi
79.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.42 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irmo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-23T04:51
Arrive Irmo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Sumter
28.1 mi
00h 39m
To Irmo
28.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 60 West

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lake Murray Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Murray Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard

    107 m · 11 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodrow Street

    45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
39.6 mi · 71%
Elmwood Avenue
10.1 mi · 18%
Millwood Avenue
1.78 mi · 3%
Lake Murray Boulevard
1.27 mi · 2%
Devine Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Taylor Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Continue straight

34.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 39m from Sumter
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sumter and Patchy Smoke near Irmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Sumter and 28.1 miles from Irmo.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sumter and Patchy Smoke near Irmo.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 49.55 mi (79.74 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
Irmo

#2 Irmo

Town

Population12,734
Coordinates34.0859800, -81.1831500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Irmo (-81.18315, 34.08598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.77 $17.54
Premium $4.78 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.62 $11.14 $22.27

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 Irmo. The current time is 04:51:20.

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.