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Sumter County – Travel Distances

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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Savannah (Chatham County, GA)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County, FL)  
Tampa (Hillsborough County, FL)  
Tallahassee (Leon County, FL)  
Orlando (Orange County, FL)  
Miami (Miami-Dade County, FL)  
Jacksonville (Duval County, FL)  
Gainesville (Alachua County, FL)  
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County, FL)  
Bushnell (Sumter County, FL)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Apalachicola (Franklin County, FL)
Arcadia (DeSoto County, FL)
East Naples (Collier County, FL)
Bartow (Polk County, FL)
Blountstown (Calhoun County, FL)

Bradenton (Manatee County, FL)
Bristol (Liberty County, FL)
Bronson (Levy County, FL)
Brooksville (Hernando County, FL)
Bunnell (Flagler County, FL)

Bushnell (Sumter County, FL)
Clearwater (Pinellas County, FL)
Crawfordville (Wakulla County, FL)
Cross City (Dixie County, FL)
Dade City (Pasco County, FL)

DeLand (Volusia County, FL)
Fernandina Beach (Nassau County, FL)
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County, FL)
Fort Myers (Lee County, FL)
Fort Pierce (St. Lucie County, FL)

Gainesville (Alachua County, FL)
Green Cove Springs (Clay County, FL)
Inverness (Citrus County, FL)
Jacksonville (Duval County, FL)
Jasper (Hamilton County, FL)

Kissimmee (Osceola County, FL)
LaBelle (Hendry County, FL)
Lake Butler (Union County, FL)
Lake City (Columbia County, FL)
Live Oak (Suwannee County, FL)

Macclenny (Baker County, FL)
Madison (Madison County, FL)
Marianna (Jackson County, FL)
Mayo (Lafayette County, FL)
Miami (Miami-Dade County, FL)

Monticello (Jefferson County, FL)
Moore Haven (Glades County, FL)
Ocala (Marion County, FL)
Okeechobee (Okeechobee County, FL)
Orlando (Orange County, FL)

Palatka (Putnam County, FL)
Panama City (Bay County, FL)
Perry (Taylor County, FL)
Port St. Joe (Gulf County, FL)
Punta Gorda (Charlotte County, FL)

Quincy (Gadsden County, FL)
St. Augustine (St. Johns County, FL)
Sanford (Seminole County, FL)
Sarasota (Sarasota County, FL)
Sebring (Highlands County, FL)

Starke (Bradford County, FL)
Stuart (Martin County, FL)
Tallahassee (Leon County, FL)
Tampa (Hillsborough County, FL)
Tavares (Lake County, FL)

Titusville (Brevard County, FL)
Trenton (Gilchrist County, FL)
Vero Beach (Indian River County, FL)
Wauchula (Hardee County, FL)
West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County, FL)

Abbeville (Wilcox County, GA)
Adel (Cook County, GA)
Alamo (Wheeler County, GA)
Albany (Dougherty County, GA)
Alma (Bacon County, GA)

Ashburn (Turner County, GA)
Bainbridge (Decatur County, GA)
Baxley (Appling County, GA)
Blackshear (Pierce County, GA)
Brunswick (Glynn County, GA)

Cairo (Grady County, GA)
Camilla (Mitchell County, GA)
Claxton (Evans County, GA)
Colquitt (Miller County, GA)
Cordele (Crisp County, GA)

Darien (McIntosh County, GA)
Donalsonville (Seminole County, GA)
Douglas (Coffee County, GA)
Statenville (Echols County, GA)
Fitzgerald (Ben Hill County, GA)

Folkston (Charlton County, GA)
Hazlehurst (Jeff Davis County, GA)
Hinesville (Liberty County, GA)
Homerville (Clinch County, GA)
Jesup (Wayne County, GA)

Lakeland (Lanier County, GA)
Leesburg (Lee County, GA)
Ludowici (Long County, GA)
Lyons (Toombs County, GA)
McRae-Helena (Telfair County, GA)

Morgan (Calhoun County, GA)
Moultrie (Colquitt County, GA)
Mount Vernon (Montgomery County, GA)
Nahunta (Brantley County, GA)
Nashville (Berrien County, GA)

Newton (Baker County, GA)
Ocilla (Irwin County, GA)
Pearson (Atkinson County, GA)
Pembroke (Bryan County, GA)
Quitman (Brooks County, GA)

Reidsville (Tattnall County, GA)
Savannah (Chatham County, GA)
Sylvester (Worth County, GA)
Thomasville (Thomas County, GA)
Tifton (Tift County, GA)

Valdosta (Lowndes County, GA)
Waycross (Ware County, GA)
Woodbine (Camden County, GA)
1974
2211
2243
2197
1957
 
2164
1961
2115
2149
2191
 
2162
2141
2001
2083
2165
 
2202
2158
2337
2228
2293
 
2127
2158
2145
2153
2075
 
2210
2247
2120
2099
2078
 
2127
2050
1939
2072
2344
 
2022
2265
2149
2270
2217
 
2166
1927
2047
1954
2210
 
1981
2182
2207
2169
2228
 
2135
2304
2002
2158
2180
 
2238
2101
2285
2206
2323
 
2029
2037
2056
1986
2084
 
2014
1975
2087
2101
2149
 
1997
1990
2106
1961
2003
 
2147
1956
2063
2075
2037
 
2123
2071
2128
2078
2116
 
2059
1984
2123
2082
2051
 
1963
2015
2066
2118
2046
 
1981
2039
2067
2123
2036
 
2095
2151
2007
2011
2026
 
2050
2096
2137
188
102
178
58
214
 
87
210
62
21
70
 
0
63
171
90
23
 
55
142
213
144
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70
94
18
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50
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110
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114
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166
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71
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197
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239
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173
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247
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225
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235
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165
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159
386
129
103
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176
417
275
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213
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380
302
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211
322
0
109
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279
282
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169
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319
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310
359
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327
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379
76
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87
171
 
259
436
345
405
127
 
408
269
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122
 
289
73
389
191
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173
290
105
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447
398
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439
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410
429
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344
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382
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460
412
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439
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392
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152
165
24
81
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70
120
126
47
92
 
79
86
279
214
198
 
0
45
58
61
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111
212
23
40
57
 
44
84
189
56
300
 
109
211
37
192
110
 
40
202
80
178
196
 
147
64
89
162
162
 
23
214
126
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73
 
120
28
184
151
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170
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172
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160
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138
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127
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83
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186
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108
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164
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98
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204
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133
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117
176
162
100
141
 
94
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304
257
216
 
61
24
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79
 
141
250
46
60
79
 
28
105
216
93
327
 
132
244
85
220
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48
240
116
221
241
 
175
37
109
214
198
 
38
233
155
171
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132
85
201
193
265
 
150
118
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172
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151
177
107
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56
 
156
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71
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40
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97
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193
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63
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173
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124
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103
73
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400
143
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177
437
 
188
433
294
233
261
 
233
219
397
321
216
 
234
346
26
116
114
 
300
305
249
327
369
 
190
101
321
339
355
 
333
379
461
347
0
 
398
92
263
108
193
 
282
451
363
418
136
 
425
293
218
180
140
 
311
98
407
206
227
 
197
309
130
157
67
 
469
418
467
467
422
 
460
443
434
401
378
 
428
449
453
463
478
 
392
461
427
378
450
 
367
445
427
395
415
 
403
476
420
462
464
 
479
432
466
390
418
 
458
443
414
448
402
 
451
434
454
418
441
 
397
398
370
243
90
162
50
268
 
103
264
110
70
70
 
56
97
224
141
57
 
42
156
171
128
88
 
110
112
72
135
179
 
12
117
129
149
167
 
140
193
290
162
193
 
216
109
76
85
0
 
89
292
183
263
117
 
250
103
26
108
66
 
118
104
229
80
39
 
29
126
74
69
134
 
276
228
274
280
229
 
269
263
241
208
189
 
246
264
262
283
287
 
203
283
234
187
258
 
174
252
237
202
223
 
212
288
230
270
271
 
295
244
273
198
227
 
273
251
221
259
215
 
259
248
265
234
251
 
208
205
178
67
266
335
230
47
 
229
43
119
174
190
 
177
193
19
88
191
 
204
167
389
303
316
 
126
157
160
155
77
 
226
309
118
98
76
 
127
50
63
70
407
 
23
315
154
304
229
 
164
87
47
77
282
 
21
180
213
239
267
 
133
331
0
203
190
 
244
104
303
249
358
 
120
67
146
78
129
 
94
36
144
132
172
 
29
54
182
57
108
 
179
55
110
83
105
 
136
138
183
98
160
 
81
88
172
166
137
 
78
57
154
144
79
 
60
99
101
195
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169
212
78
31
82
 
64
124
155
195
64
134
40
231
 
34
227
103
38
122
 
54
18
192
122
32
 
103
196
191
101
136
 
119
148
61
171
179
 
68
107
142
154
164
 
161
182
256
150
206
 
197
115
86
113
80
 
126
246
162
214
81
 
220
151
92
44
71
 
139
147
203
0
70
 
109
115
129
50
167
 
282
225
289
269
247
 
268
239
262
230
227
 
227
249
292
260
286
 
242
257
246
191
263
 
200
269
272
213
253
 
215
279
262
293
284
 
278
236
291
226
228
 
257
255
231
293
205
 
285
290
259
218
249
 
205
224
212
361
112
112
131
393
 
159
389
242
186
199
 
181
183
351
271
169
 
173
282
42
105
49
 
244
243
198
265
313
 
134
82
263
283
300
 
273
326
416
294
67
 
347
60
209
55
134
 
221
411
313
380
118
 
378
229
158
154
96
 
252
32
358
167
172
 
133
257
64
117
0
 
410
362
406
414
361
 
403
394
372
339
314
 
377
396
389
414
422
 
327
413
368
321
391
 
305
384
362
336
352
 
346
422
357
400
403
 
427
378
404
328
361
 
406
385
355
384
348
 
388
368
399
367
385
 
342
337
307
281
477
551
434
232
 
447
233
316
382
351
 
376
411
246
295
396
 
376
276
585
517
500
 
307
306
361
287
239
 
417
518
286
268
254
 
276
235
213
267
607
 
225
518
344
499
415
 
327
259
257
278
498
 
221
324
391
458
469
 
296
517
229
417
379
 
417
302
486
457
548
 
138
191
147
152
191
 
149
198
183
212
250
 
200
175
183
180
130
 
242
190
181
229
157
 
246
169
211
212
210
 
204
141
211
162
147
 
154
182
152
227
190
 
169
164
193
197
212
 
177
225
158
204
167
 
212
213
250
277
333
408
287
254
 
323
251
197
252
179
 
236
294
227
201
259
 
206
95
410
374
320
 
175
142
230
119
148
 
256
365
154
153
160
 
132
170
257
180
434
 
190
357
204
330
248
 
166
296
194
289
359
 
226
146
222
333
314
 
153
337
212
290
226
 
238
193
304
310
368
 
126
147
96
180
84
 
148
215
72
81
63
 
196
187
46
218
153
 
48
229
106
136
125
 
95
85
30
115
52
 
131
178
40
70
102
 
205
165
85
73
135
 
193
126
111
29
165
 
57
0
161
185
144
 
148
90
79
850
1062
1136
1019
801
 
1032
803
901
967
929
 
961
997
825
880
981
 
955
846
1166
1103
1079
 
891
884
946
862
824
 
999
1103
869
852
839
 
856
820
777
852
1189
 
809
1102
928
1080
996
 
907
814
842
841
1083
 
798
898
970
1043
1053
 
878
1096
809
1002
962
 
994
888
1063
1042
1127
 
722
777
722
735
767
 
734
775
756
788
815
 
781
757
740
755
716
 
803
762
762
813
741
 
822
744
768
795
776
 
788
725
773
728
725
 
732
767
723
799
775
 
750
749
776
748
797
 
740
769
743
787
753
 
797
791
821
983
1038
1107
995
945
 
1040
943
922
972
887
 
953
1015
934
925
976
 
910
814
1071
1076
991
 
899
861
950
840
868
 
959
1060
879
878
882
 
857
886
936
903
1096
 
898
1045
924
1013
948
 
882
983
913
989
1065
 
921
857
925
1048
1012
 
876
1004
916
1007
939
 
927
917
977
1016
1031
 
797
849
770
851
794
 
825
902
777
801
786
 
891
871
740
894
816
 
772
906
808
855
811
 
820
780
750
831
772
 
842
843
760
751
779
 
870
859
762
797
839
 
872
817
820
731
873
 
751
725
842
885
834
 
860
809
804
726
970
1010
952
708
 
923
712
866
902
942
 
914
897
752
834
919
 
953
911
1099
991
1048
 
878
910
897
904
826
 
963
1008
871
850
829
 
879
801
690
823
1108
 
774
1024
900
1026
970
 
917
678
798
706
972
 
732
933
959
929
985
 
886
1060
753
914
932
 
990
853
1039
963
1080
 
787
790
816
741
840
 
769
727
845
856
903
 
749
743
866
714
760
 
903
707
818
827
793
 
876
829
886
831
873
 
811
739
880
842
810
 
716
768
826
873
799
 
734
794
821
883
787
 
854
912
761
762
780
 
803
851
891
2331
2589
2644
2558
2296
 
2544
2300
2449
2503
2509
 
2508
2512
2337
2418
2520
 
2529
2447
2716
2619
2646
 
2451
2467
2490
2452
2385
 
2557
2631
2436
2414
2394
 
2434
2367
2272
2397
2731
 
2344
2641
2483
2633
2559
 
2483
2281
2376
2313
2598
 
2311
2488
2540
2553
2595
 
2450
2661
2330
2526
2520
 
2571
2434
2633
2575
2688
 
2304
2337
2321
2283
2361
 
2301
2296
2357
2383
2425
 
2313
2297
2360
2276
2285
 
2418
2276
2346
2379
2319
 
2414
2342
2388
2372
2386
 
2357
2277
2387
2339
2320
 
2266
2318
2328
2399
2342
 
2288
2324
2355
2374
2346
 
2354
2402
2301
2325
2318
 
2356
2382
2422


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus