How far is Sumter, SC from Little River, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Little River, SC is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Little River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Little River.
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Start on East Liberty Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue straight
76.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 501 East
7.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 501 East
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31: Georgetown, North Myrtle Beach
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 31 North: Dick Scobee Road, Forestbrook Road, North Myrtle Beach
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Carolina Bays Parkway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Little River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Myrtle Beach Highway
Continue straight
76.7 mi · 01h 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 Little River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Little River?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Sumter and 56.6 miles from Little River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Little River.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Kingstree
Florence
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Little River. Straight-line distance: 99.11 mi (159.51 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 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
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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