How far is Sumter, SC from Marion, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Marion, SC is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 01h 27m.
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 Florence 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 Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Marion.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76: Florence, Timmonsville
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Palmetto Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto South Cashua Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cashua Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Loop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Loop Road
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Continue on Pamplico Highway
3275 ft · 1 min · Pamplico Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Boulevard
5.9 mi · 7 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Palmetto Street
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Palmetto Street
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2270 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Godbold Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Godbold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Godbold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Marion?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Sumter and 34 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Coward City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Marion. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 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 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.1782200, -79.4006100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-79.40061, 34.17822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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