How far is Sumter, SC from Parker, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Parker, SC is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Parker.
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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
34.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
2349 ft · 46 sec · Beattie Place
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Continue on College Street
1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street
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Continue on Buncombe Street
1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Lane Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cedar Lane Road
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Turn left onto West Blue Ridge Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn left
107 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Parker.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Parker?
The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Sumter and 76.1 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Pomaria
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 Pomaria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Parker. Straight-line distance: 136.5 mi (219.67 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 Parker
Parker is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8506700, -82.4534600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-82.45346, 34.85067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.94 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $23.58 | $47.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
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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