How far is Williston, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Williston, SC to Sumter, SC is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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.
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Sumter.
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Start on Elko Street
87 m · 6 sec · Elko Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Highway 39
6.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Springfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road
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Turn straight onto Capital Way
6 mi · 8 min · Capital Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.5 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
1306 ft · 17 sec · Savannah Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Charlotte
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
790 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 43 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 Williston and Sumter.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 00h 43m
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 Williston and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Sumter?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Williston and 45 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Cayce
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 Cayce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 71.61 mi (115.24 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 33.4026500, -81.4201100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
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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