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Trip from Blacksburg, SC to Sumter, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

131.7 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blacksburg, SC, SC

Blacksburg, SC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Sumter, SC, SC

Sumter, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Sumter, SC covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Black Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Kershaw Camden Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.9 miles from Blacksburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 131.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 131.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kershaw Camden Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
17.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard

Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
35.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road

At end of road, turn left onto SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road

Navigation decision point

4
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Texaco Road

Merge onto Texaco Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
131.5 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 76 Business / West Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kershaw Camden Highway 14.8 mi 16m
Kershaw Highway 14.4 mi 16m
Black Highway 9.6 mi 11m
Catawba River Road 8.8 mi 10m
South Anderson Road 8.6 mi 9m
Sumter Highway 8.4 mi 9m
Camden Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Thomas Sumter Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Kershaw Camden Highway — 14.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, SC and Sumter, SC.

1

Start on US 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cherokee Street
2

Turn right onto SC 5

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road
3

Continue on SC 5

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway
4

Continue on SC 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road
5

Continue on SC 5

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
6

Continue on SC 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
7

Turn left onto SC 5

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on SC 5

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway
9

Continue on SC 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5

3.4 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto SC 121; SC 5

1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
12

Continue on US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121

0.8 mi · 57 sec · East Main Street
13

Continue on US 21; SC 5

8.6 mi · 9 min · South Anderson Road
14

Continue on US 21

8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

501 ft · 9 sec
16

Merge onto Texaco Road

487 ft · 12 sec · Texaco Road
17

Turn left onto SC 9

3.7 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway
18

Continue on SC 9

7.5 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass
19

Continue on US 521

7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
20

Continue on US 521; SC 522

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
21

Turn left onto US 521

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Spring Street
22

Continue on US 521

4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
23

Turn slight right onto US 521

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Matson Street
24

Continue on US 521; US 601

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
25

Continue on US 521; US 601

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
26

Continue on US 521; US 601

14 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
27

Continue on US 521; US 601

4.2 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street
28

Continue on US 521

8.4 mi · 9 min · Sumter Highway
29

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
30

Continue on US 521

7.6 mi · 8 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
31

Continue on US 521

1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
32

Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on US 76 Business

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Turn left onto US 76 Business

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
35

Arrive at destination

US 76 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Blacksburg, SC, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.9 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sumter, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blacksburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blacksburg, SC

This is one driving day of about 131.7 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Blacksburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kershaw Camden Highway for about 14.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.9 mi from Blacksburg, SC · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Heath Springs, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heath Springs, SC

66 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chester, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lancaster Mill, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Blacksburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sumter, SC

The final approach into Sumter, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sumter, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 122.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.59 one way

$41.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.52 $45.04
premium $4.70 $24.37 $48.75
diesel $5.61 $29.08 $58.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32
Efficient EV 32.9 0 $11.52 $5.27
EV Truck/SUV 52.7 0 $18.44 $8.43

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Blacksburg, SC

Afternoon in Blacksburg on Friday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sumter, SC

Afternoon in Sumter on Friday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Sumter, SC covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Black Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.9 miles from Blacksburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Blacksburg, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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