How far is West Columbia, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from West Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 West Columbia and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia and Sumter.
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Start on the route
83 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
848 ft · 26 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Hampton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 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 West Columbia and Sumter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 00h 46m
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 West Columbia and Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Columbia to Sumter?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.4 miles from West Columbia and 29.3 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Columbia and Sunny near Sumter.
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 West Columbia and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 42.28 mi (68.05 km).
#1 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.9934900, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.96 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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