How far is Sumter, SC from McCormick, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to McCormick, SC is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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 Lexington County, 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 McCormick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and McCormick.
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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
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1878 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Continue on McCormick Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · McCormick Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
17.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Gold Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Gold Street
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Continue on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Gold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Gold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and McCormick.
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 McCormick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to McCormick?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Sumter and 62.4 miles from McCormick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near McCormick.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and McCormick. Straight-line distance: 111.92 mi (180.12 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 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCormick (-82.29346, 33.91346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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