Daytona Beach to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.8 miles 527.6 km · straight line
393.4 miles estimated 633.1 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Sumter?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Sumter is 327.8 miles (527.6 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located N of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.4 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida and Sumter in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Sumter

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients