How far is Sumter, SC from Shell Point, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Shell Point, SC is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Shell Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Shell Point.
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Start on East Liberty Street
20 m · 8 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue
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Continue on Manning Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bayou Road
35 m · 10 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
874 ft · 39 sec · State Road S-10-20
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Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Woodbridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Shell Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Shell Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Shell Point?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Sumter and 54.2 miles from Shell Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Shell Point.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Shell Point. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 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 Shell Point
Shell Point is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7890700, -80.1067600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shell Point (-80.10676, 32.78907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $15.33 | $30.67 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
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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