How far is Valley Falls, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 28m.
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 Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Sumter.
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Start on Lolo Road
884 ft · 41 sec · Lolo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
836 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Valley Falls Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 585 North, US 176 West: Inman
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto I 85 South: Greenville
1256 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, I 26 West: Columbia, Asheville
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Columbia
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
89.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Sumter.
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
89.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Sumter?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Valley Falls and 76.1 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Slight Chance T-storms near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 119.94 mi (193.02 km).
#1 Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0159500, -81.9748300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.63 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
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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