Albemarle to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.1 miles 159.5 km · straight line
123.9 miles estimated 199.4 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
185° S bearing direction

How far is Albemarle from Sumter?

The distance from Albemarle to Sumter is 99.1 miles (159.5 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located S of Albemarle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 123.9 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Albemarle in North Carolina and Sumter in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albemarle and Sumter. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albemarle to Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albemarle & Sumter

Quick Facts

Albemarle
35.35°N, 80.20°W
America/New_York
145m elevation
Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 251.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients