How far is Sumter, SC from Pamplico, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Pamplico, SC is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
51.96 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.52 mi
71.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.52 mi
Kilometers
71.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.96 mi
Kilometers
83.62 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Olanta
SC

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

From Sumter
25.9 mi
00h 38m
To Pamplico
26 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Beach Highway
41 mi · 79%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Hyman Road
3.97 mi · 8%
North Pamplico Highway
1.96 mi · 4%
East Liberty Street
0.84 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue straight

38.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olanta
00h 38m from Sumter
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sumter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Olanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Sumter and 26 miles from Pamplico.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sumter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

Stop Ideas Near Olanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olanta, 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 Olanta.

RAIL

Kingstree

32 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 44.52 mi (71.64 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
Pamplico

#2 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.50
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.25 $14.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.11 $16.21
Premium $4.78 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $5.62 $10.29 $20.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Pamplico. The current time is 04:58:15.

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.