Origin
Catawba, SC
Morning in Catawba on Monday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
The drive from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reservation Road, Charlotte Highway, Lancaster Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.79 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Catawba, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 79.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reservation Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlotte Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Matson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Reservation Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Cureton Ferry Road
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cureton Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto Reservation Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservation Road
3
Turn right
6.3 mi
·
9 min
4
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Charlotte Highway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Charlotte Highway
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
8
Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Spring Street
11
Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
12
Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matson Street
13
Continue on South Hampton Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hampton Street
14
Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
15
Continue on Kershaw Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
16
Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broad Street
17
Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
18
Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
19
Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
20
Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
21
Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
22
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
23
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Catawba, SC, or about 48m into the drive.
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 79.9 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Catawba, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Catawba, SC
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Catawba, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Catawba, SC · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Catawba, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.79 one way
$25.57 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Monday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
3 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
1h 37m 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 Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reservation Road, Charlotte Highway, Lancaster Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Catawba, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.79 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.
The drive from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catawba, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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