Sumter, SC Road Trips

With 26 routes heading out and 17 heading in, Sumter, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 96 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Sumter, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

42

Longest Drive

175.8 mi

Clemson, SC

Quickest Drive

19m

Oakland, 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.

Easley, SC to Sumter, SC 157.4 mi · 3h 15m East Gaffney, SC to Sumter, SC 139.3 mi · 2h 52m Hardeeville, SC to Sumter, SC 131.6 mi · 2h 25m Shell Point, SC to Sumter, SC 128.9 mi · 2h 27m

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 Hilton Head, SC 143.3 mi · 2h 46m Sumter, SC to Bluffton, SC 138.1 mi · 2h 39m Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC 134.7 mi · 2h 51m

Trips from Sumter, SC

Sumter, SC to Clemson, SC

175.8 mi 3h 38m

Sumter, SC to Hilton Head, SC

143.3 mi 2h 46m

Sumter, SC to Bluffton, SC

138.1 mi 2h 39m

Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC

134.7 mi 2h 51m

Sumter, SC to Simpsonville, SC

133.5 mi 2h 43m

Sumter, SC to Beaufort, SC

126.5 mi 2h 27m

Sumter, SC to Estill, SC

123 mi 2h 36m

Sumter, SC to Little River, SC

113.1 mi 2h 32m

Sumter, SC to Boiling Springs, SC

111.9 mi 2h 31m

Sumter, SC to Langley, SC

110.4 mi 2h 16m

Sumter, SC to Varnville, SC

107.1 mi 2h 14m

Sumter, SC to Graniteville, SC

106.7 mi 2h 11m

Sumter, SC to Warrenville, SC

106.6 mi 2h 11m

Sumter, SC to Barnwell, SC

102.1 mi 2h 14m

Sumter, SC to Aiken, SC

100.6 mi 2h 3m

Sumter, SC to Chester, SC

97.4 mi 2h 1m

Sumter, SC to Batesburg, SC

84 mi 1h 47m

Sumter, SC to Irwin, SC

70.8 mi 1h 30m

Driving from Sumter, SC

Expect an average of 96 miles and about 2h 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 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sumter, SC are Clemson, SC (175.8 mi, 3h 38m), Hilton Head, SC (143.3 mi, 2h 46m), Bluffton, SC (138.1 mi, 2h 39m), East Gaffney, SC (134.7 mi, 2h 51m), and Simpsonville, SC (133.5 mi, 2h 43m). 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 96-mile trip from Sumter, SC, budget about $15 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 26 mapped routes leaving Sumter, SC and 17 routes heading into Sumter, SC, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 176 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sumter, SC covers 176 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Sumter, SC runs about 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 96-mile trip from Sumter, SC costs roughly $15 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, Hilton Head, SC, Bluffton, SC and East Gaffney, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.