How far is Sumter, SC from Mullins, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Mullins, SC is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.14 mi
01h 39m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.14 mi
Kilometers
133.8 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mullins
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Mullins
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hickory Grove
SC

City in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Sumter
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Mullins
41.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Mullins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Mullins.

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45.6 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 38: Marion

    1573 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76: Marion, Mullins

    2120 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Mullins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
45.9 mi · 55%
SC 38
15.7 mi · 19%
Myrtle Beach Highway
14.3 mi · 17%
East Liberty Street
0.84 mi · 1%
US 76
0.4 mi
South Main Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Grove
00h 49m from Sumter
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Mullins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Mullins?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Hickory Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Sumter and 41.6 miles from Mullins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Mostly Sunny near Mullins.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hickory Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 3.8 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Grove.

RAIL

Florence

5 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

42 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

72 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Mullins. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.03 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Mullins

#2 Mullins

City in Marion County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,139
Coordinates34.2057200, -79.2544900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Mullins (-79.25449, 34.20572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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

There is no time difference between Sumter and Mullins. The current time is 20:24:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.