How far is Sumter, SC from Manning, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Manning, SC is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
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Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
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 Manning.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Boyce Street
547 ft · 9 sec · West Boyce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Boyce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Manning.
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.
Manning Road
Continue on Manning Road
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Manning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Manning?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Paxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sumter and 9.4 miles from Manning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Manning.
Stop Ideas Near Paxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Summerton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxville.
Kingstree
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Manning. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.8 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 Manning
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,854 |
| Coordinates | 33.6951600, -80.2109100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manning (-80.21091, 33.69516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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 13, 2026
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