How far is Sumter, SC from Irwin, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Irwin, SC is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.76 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.87 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:05 PM EST
Return by in Sumter
Fri, Nov 6, 10:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:05 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
9:30 PM EST
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Sumter
35.4 mi
00h 45m
To Irwin
35.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 46 sec · Kershaw Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Memorial Park Road

    1280 ft · 25 sec · Memorial Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Grace Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grace Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    797 ft · 40 sec · Patton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Confederate Avenue

    879 ft · 39 sec · Confederate Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 23%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 21%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 12%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 12%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.58 mi · 11%
Broad Street
7 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Kershaw Highway

Continue on Kershaw Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 45m from Sumter
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Sumter and Light Rain near Irwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Sumter and 35.4 miles from Irwin.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Sumter and Light Rain near Irwin.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.67 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
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#2 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Irwin (-80.82229, 34.69376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.00
Round trip
$18.01
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $9.00 $18.01
Mid-grade $4.06 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.46 $11.14 $22.28
Diesel $5.72 $14.29 $28.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Irwin. The current time is 19:34:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.