How far is Sumter, SC from Saint George, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Saint George, SC is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
62.6 mi
01h 11m
Flight
52.51 mi
84.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.51 mi
Kilometers
84.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
31.3 mi
00h 35m
To Saint George
31.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Saint George.

  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

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Branchville, Saint George

    1722 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jim Bilton Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ridge Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
45.2 mi · 72%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 21%
Manning Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
West Jim Bilton Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
US 78
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
00h 35m from Sumter
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Saint George?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 31.3 miles from Sumter and 31.3 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Saint George.

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 Saint George. Straight-line distance: 52.51 mi (84.5 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
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
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 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumter and Saint George. The current time is 21:39:52.

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.