Palm Coast to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.9 miles 489 km · straight line
379.8 miles estimated 611.3 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Palm Coast from Sumter?

The distance from Palm Coast to Sumter is 303.9 miles (489 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located N of Palm Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.8 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast to Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Coast & Sumter

Quick Facts

Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients