How far is Wilmington, NC from Sumter County, SC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Sumter County, SC is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Sumter County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Sumter County.
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Start on South 3rd Street
113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 301 South: Florence
3028 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 301 South: Florence
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Nort Pike East
1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East
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Turn left onto Florence Highway
68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway
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Continue on East Liberty Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn sharp left onto Old West Liberty Street
681 ft · 35 sec · Old West Liberty Street
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Turn left
102 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Sumter County.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Sumter County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Sumter County?
The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Wilmington and 87 miles from Sumter County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Wilmington and Sunny near Sumter County.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham
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 Raynham.
Dillon
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Sumter County. Straight-line distance: 141.14 mi (227.14 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sumter County
County in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 106,360 |
| Coordinates | 33.9161700, -80.3823200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sumter County (-80.38232, 33.91617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.62 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Diesel | $5.63 | $34.49 | $68.99 |
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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