How far is Sumter, SC from Johnsonville, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Johnsonville, SC is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.33 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.67 mi
83.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.67 mi
Kilometers
83.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.33 mi
Kilometers
95.49 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnsonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Johnsonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Lake City
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Sumter
29.6 mi
00h 38m
To Johnsonville
29.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kingsburg Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Georgetown Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    2227 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 6 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Beach Highway
53.6 mi · 90%
Kingsburg Highway
3.79 mi · 6%
East Liberty Street
0.84 mi · 1%
North Georgetown Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
East Broadway Street
0.42 mi · 1%
North Railroad Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue straight

51 mi · 01h 03m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
00h 38m from Sumter
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sumter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Sumter and 29.7 miles from Johnsonville.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sumter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

24 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

36 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

70 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

90 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 51.67 mi (83.16 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
Johnsonville

#2 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,472
Coordinates33.8179400, -79.4492200
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Johnsonville (-79.44922, 33.81794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.56
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.28 $16.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.78 $9.99 $19.97
Diesel $5.62 $11.75 $23.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Johnsonville. The current time is 04:59:49.

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.