How far is Sumter, SC from South Congaree, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to South Congaree, SC is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Richland 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 South Congaree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and South Congaree.
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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
32.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
2651 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 5 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 26 West: Spartanburg
2691 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce
767 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Commerce Drive
156 m · 17 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Edmund Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ramblin Road
14 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and South Congaree.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broad Street
Continue straight
32.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 South Congaree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to South Congaree?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Sumter and 26.8 miles from South Congaree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near South Congaree.
Stop Ideas Near Eastover
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 Eastover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and South Congaree. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 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 South Congaree
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,485 |
| Coordinates | 33.9109900, -81.1356500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Congaree (-81.13565, 33.91099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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