How far is Sumter, SC from Johnston, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Johnston, SC is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Johnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Johnston.
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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
5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fairview Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Two Notch Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Two Notch Road
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Continue on Chinquapin Church Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Chinquapin Church Road
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Continue on Bethel Road
2483 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 23
2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 23
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 23
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 23
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Continue on East Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Continue on Highway 23
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 23
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Continue on Calhoun Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Lee Street
6 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Johnston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Johnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Johnston?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Sumter and 49 miles from Johnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Johnston.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Johnston. Straight-line distance: 83.94 mi (135.09 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 Johnston
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,395 |
| Coordinates | 33.8320800, -81.8009400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnston (-81.80094, 33.83208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
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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