How far is Sumter, SC from Springfield, MD?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Springfield, MD is about 454 miles (730.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 392 miles (630.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in North 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 Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Springfield.
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Start on East Liberty Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
291 mi · 5 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi · 45 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carderock, Glen Echo
922 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glen Echo Park, Washington D.C., Clara Barton National Historic Site
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Clara Barton Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Cabin John
810 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Clara Barton Access Road
686 ft · 18 sec · Clara Barton Access Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn left onto Goldsboro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1963 ft · 53 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Ogden Road
1399 ft · 1 min · Ogden Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Springfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Springfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
291 mi · 05h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Springfield?
The road trip is about 454 miles (730.6 km) and usually takes 08h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitakers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.9 miles from Sumter and 227.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 392 miles (630.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.07 one way or $112.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Whitakers
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 Whitakers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 392.05 mi (630.95 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 Springfield
Springfield is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9673300, -77.1147000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-77.1147, 38.96733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 731 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.50 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.93 | $62.99 | $125.98 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $69.56 | $139.12 |
| Diesel | $5.63 | $90.26 | $180.51 |
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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