How far is Sumter, SC from Lugoff, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Lugoff, SC is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Lugoff.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Turn left onto Ehrenclou Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ehrenclou Drive
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Continue on Chestnut Ferry Road
2447 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Ferry Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ferry Road
32 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Ferry Road
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Turn left onto West DeKalb Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West DeKalb Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ridgeway Road
1 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Lugoff.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sumter Highway
Continue on Sumter Highway
8.42 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Lugoff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Lugoff?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Sumter and 16.8 miles from Lugoff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Lugoff.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
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 Dalzell.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Lugoff. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.81 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 Lugoff
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.2273700, -80.6892500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lugoff (-80.68925, 34.22737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
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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