How far is it from Columbia, SC, to Sumter, SC, ?

The distance between Columbia, SC, and Sumter, SC, is 43 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia, SC, to Sumter, SC, ?

The drive from Columbia, SC, to Sumter, SC, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Columbia, SC, to Sumter, SC, ?

The fastest route from Columbia, SC, to Sumter, SC, covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Sumter, SC from Columbia, SC?

Sumter, SC lies roughly to the east of Columbia, SC.

Which roads does the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC follow?

The drive from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC mainly follows US 76.

Which towns do you pass between Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC?

Towns on the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC include Forest Acres, West Columbia.

Are there charging stations between Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC, including Flying J Travel Center 712 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 338 (350 kW); Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 50.

Columbia, SC Sumter, SC

Distance: 43 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC takes about 1 h 5 min via US 76; US 378. The distance is 43 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Columbia, SC, Sumter, SC. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 43 mi

1 Depart onto Range Road 1 mi
2 Continue left onto Range Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Golden Arrow Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Hurtgen Forest Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Tank Hill Parkway 1 mi
6 Turn slightly right onto Marion Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Strom Thurmond Boulevard 1 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto William Earle Berne Beltway 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Leesburg Road 139 yd
12 Turn left onto Garners Ferry Road 28 mi
13 Turn right onto Patriot Parkway 5 mi
14 Continue straight onto South Wise Drive 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Gordonia Drive 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Periwinkle Court 118 yd
17 Arrive left onto Periwinkle Court

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The return trip from Sumter, SC to Columbia, SC covers roughly the same distance, 43 mi.

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Charging points along the way

50 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

Flying J Travel Center 712CCS · 5901 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC, 29203350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 338CCS · 3008 Highway 321, Cayce, SC, 29033350 kW
Cayce Crossing - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3040 Charleston Hwy, Cayce, SC, 29172250 kW
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 8910 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC, 29203250 kW
Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 4711 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29206250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Sumter, SC → Santee, SC44 mi · 55 min Sumter, SC → Summerton, SC27 mi · 40 min Sumter, SC → Pine Ridge, SC47 mi · 1 h 5 min Sumter, SC → Bethune, SC47 mi · 1 h 5 min Sumter, SC → Turbeville, SC25 mi · 35 min Sumter, SC → Forest Acres, SC41 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Columbia, SC, {fromState} to Sumter, SC, {toState}?: The distance between Columbia, SC, {fromState} and Sumter, SC, {toState} is 43 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia, SC, {fromState} to Sumter, SC, {toState}?: The drive from Columbia, SC, {fromState} to Sumter, SC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Columbia, SC, {fromState} to Sumter, SC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Columbia, SC, {fromState} to Sumter, SC, {toState} covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Sumter, SC from Columbia, SC?: Sumter, SC lies roughly to the east of Columbia, SC.
Which roads does the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC follow?: The drive from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC mainly follows US 76.
Which towns do you pass between Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC?: Towns on the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC include Forest Acres, West Columbia.
Are there charging stations between Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC, including Flying J Travel Center 712 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 338 (350 kW); Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 50.

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