How far is Sumter, SC from Port Royal, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Port Royal, SC is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
130.54 mi
02h 32m
Flight
108.42 mi
174.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.42 mi
Kilometers
174.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.54 mi
Kilometers
210.09 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Royal
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-23T03:44
Arrive Port Royal
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Reevesville
SC

Human settlement in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Sumter
65.4 mi
01h 16m
To Port Royal
65.2 mi
01h 16m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Port Royal.

  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

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Connelly Street

    1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1618 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  16. 16

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 41 sec · Paris Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paris Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
83.8 mi · 64%
Trask Parkway
18.4 mi · 14%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 4%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reevesville
01h 16m from Sumter
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Port Royal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Port Royal?

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Reevesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Sumter and 65.2 miles from Port Royal.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Port Royal.

Stop Ideas Near Reevesville

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

48 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

60 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

71 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

92 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Port Royal. Straight-line distance: 108.42 mi (174.48 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
Port Royal

#2 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Port Royal (-80.69261, 32.37908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.42 $40.84
Premium $4.78 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $5.62 $25.93 $51.85

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 Port Royal. The current time is 03:44:58.

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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.