How far is Sumter, SC from South Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to South Sumter, SC is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 02m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and South Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and South Sumter.
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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 · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manning Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Manning Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1755 ft · 50 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto Branch Street
35 m · 5 sec · Branch Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Branch Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and South Sumter.
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.
Manning Avenue
Continue on Manning Avenue
0.7 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near South Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to South Sumter?
The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and usually takes 00h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Sumter and 0.7 miles from South Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near South Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near East Sumter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Sumter.
Camden
Kingstree
Florence
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and South Sumter. Straight-line distance: 1.05 mi (1.69 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 Sumter
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,411 |
| Coordinates | 33.9057100, -80.3461900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sumter (-80.34619, 33.90571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.22 | $0.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.24 | $0.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
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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