How far is Sumter, SC from Joanna, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Joanna, SC is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
100.8 mi
02h 08m
Flight
90.76 mi
146.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.76 mi
Kilometers
146.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.8 mi
Kilometers
162.22 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joanna
Sun, May 3, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sun, May 3, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-05-03T07:26
Arrive Joanna
Sun, May 3, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Sumter
50.3 mi
01h 04m
To Joanna
50.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 66: Whitmire, Joanna

    1358 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whitmire Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Whitmire Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
52.3 mi · 52%
Broad Street
39.6 mi · 39%
Whitmire Highway
3.74 mi · 4%
Millwood Avenue
1.78 mi · 2%
Devine Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Taylor Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

47.6 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 04m from Sumter
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sumter and Clear near Joanna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Sumter and 50.5 miles from Joanna.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sumter and Clear near Joanna.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Joanna. Straight-line distance: 90.76 mi (146.07 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 Joanna

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

Population1,539
Coordinates34.4149100, -81.8124000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Joanna (-81.8124, 34.41491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Joanna. The current time is 07:26:55.

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.