Sumter, SC Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Sumter, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sumter, SC spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

175.8 mi

Clemson, SC

Quickest Drive

59m

Darlington, SC

Plan Around Sumter, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Sumter, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hardeeville, SC to Sumter, SC 131.6 mi · 2h 25m Shell Point, SC to Sumter, SC 129.6 mi · 2h 6m East Gaffney, SC to Sumter, SC 127.9 mi · 2h 37m Ridgeland, SC to Sumter, SC 116.5 mi · 2h 9m

Continue From Sumter, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Sumter, SC to Clemson, SC 175.8 mi · 3h 38m Sumter, SC to Bluffton, SC 138.1 mi · 2h 39m Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC 134.7 mi · 2h 51m Sumter, SC to Hardeeville, SC 131.1 mi · 2h 25m

Trips from Sumter, SC

Sumter, SC to Clemson, SC

175.8 mi 3h 38m

Sumter, SC to Bluffton, SC

138.1 mi 2h 39m

Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC

134.7 mi 2h 51m

Sumter, SC to Hardeeville, SC

131.1 mi 2h 25m

Sumter, SC to Estill, SC

123 mi 2h 36m

Sumter, SC to Ridgeland, SC

116.2 mi 2h 8m

Sumter, SC to Boiling Springs, SC

111.9 mi 2h 31m

Sumter, SC to Barnwell, SC

102.1 mi 2h 14m

Sumter, SC to Chester, SC

97.4 mi 2h 1m

Sumter, SC to Bennettsville, SC

66.5 mi 1h 36m

Sumter, SC to Blythewood, SC

60.1 mi 1h 11m

Sumter, SC to Columbia, SC

44.1 mi 1h

Sumter, SC to Darlington, SC

38.9 mi 59m

Driving from Sumter, SC

Expect an average of 103 miles and about 2h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Sumter, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 176 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sumter, SC are Clemson, SC (175.8 mi, 3h 38m), Bluffton, SC (138.1 mi, 2h 39m), East Gaffney, SC (134.7 mi, 2h 51m), Hardeeville, SC (131.1 mi, 2h 25m), and Estill, SC (123 mi, 2h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Sumter, SC, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Sumter, SC and 8 routes heading into Sumter, SC, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 176 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sumter, SC covers 176 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.

The average route from Sumter, SC runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Sumter, SC costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Sumter, SC include Clemson, SC, Bluffton, SC, East Gaffney, SC and Hardeeville, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.