How far is Sumter, SC from Orangeburg, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
62.99 mi
01h 15m
Flight
41.84 mi
67.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.84 mi
Kilometers
67.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.99 mi
Kilometers
101.38 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Summerton
SC

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

From Sumter
31.5 mi
00h 37m
To Orangeburg
31.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Manning Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.2 mi · 40%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 33%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 21%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
John C Calhoun Drive
1.23 mi · 2%
US 301
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
00h 37m from Sumter
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Clear near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Sumter and 31.5 miles from Orangeburg.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Clear near Orangeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerton.

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 41.84 mi (67.33 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
Orangeburg

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $4.78 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $5.62 $12.49 $24.97

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Orangeburg. The current time is 03:35:37.

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.