Dalton to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.5 miles 435.3 km · straight line
338.1 miles estimated 544.1 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Dalton from Sumter?

The distance from Dalton to Sumter is 270.5 miles (435.3 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located E of Dalton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.1 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dalton in Georgia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dalton 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 Dalton to Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dalton & Sumter

Quick Facts

Dalton
34.77°N, 84.97°W
America/New_York
232m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients