How far is Sumter, SC from Oakland, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Oakland, SC is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance T-storms
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Oakland.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Frierson Road
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhodes Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
528 ft · 31 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road
1041 ft · 21 sec · Peach Orchard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peach Orchard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Oakland.
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.
Frierson Road
Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.47 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Sumter and Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Oakland?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.5 miles from Sumter and 6.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Sumter and Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
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 Oakland. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9829300, -80.4884200 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-80.48842, 33.98293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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