Trip from Eureka Mill, SC to Sumter, SC

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

Distance

97.5 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 52m ★

6 AM

2h 1m

8 AM

2h 18m

10 AM

2h 7m

12 PM

2h 5m

3 PM

2h 8m

5 PM

2h 17m

8 PM

1h 56m

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

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Sumter, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Eureka Mill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lancaster Highway, Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Lancaster Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 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.

Midpoint

48.8 miles from Eureka Mill, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 97.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 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 drive with frequent turns across 97.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 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 0.2 miles in near 2nd Street.

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 drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Saluda Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saluda Road

Turn right onto Saluda Road

Navigation decision point

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Turn left onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Navigation decision point

21.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

97.3 mi into trip | ~2h in | US 76 Business / West Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lancaster Highway	23.6 mi	29m
Kershaw Camden Highway	14.8 mi	16m
Kershaw Highway	14.4 mi	16m
Sumter Highway	8.4 mi	9m
Camden Highway	8.1 mi	9m
Thomas Sumter Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Lancaster Bypass	7.5 mi	8m
North Broad Street	4.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Lancaster Highway — 23.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · 5th Street

At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street

38 ft · 3 sec · 2nd Street

Turn right onto Saluda Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Saluda Road

Turn slight right

250 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto SC 121

1.0 mi · 1 min · J A Cochran (Bypass)

Turn left onto SC 9

20 mi · 24 min · Lancaster Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9

3.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway

Continue on SC 9

7.5 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass

Continue on US 521

7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Continue on US 521; SC 522

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto US 521

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Spring Street

Continue on US 521

4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Turn slight right onto US 521

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Matson Street

Continue on US 521; US 601

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

Continue on US 521; US 601

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Continue on US 521; US 601

14 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

Continue on US 521; US 601

4.2 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street

Continue on US 521

8.4 mi · 9 min · Sumter Highway

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

Continue on US 521

7.6 mi · 8 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

Continue on US 521

1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 76 Business

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 76 Business

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Eureka Mill, SC, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 miles or 59m 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 39m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Eureka Mill, SC

This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Eureka Mill, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Lancaster Highway for about 23.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.8 mi from Eureka Mill, SC · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heath Springs, SC

49 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

Lancaster Mill, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Heath Springs, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Eureka Mill, 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.

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 ~57 min detour Free near mile 87.4

Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17

Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.09 one way

$26.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.31	$28.62
premium	$4.70	$15.49	$30.98
diesel	$5.61	$18.48	$36.96

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: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

QuikTrip - Tesla Supercharger

Richburg, SC

Tesla

7 DCFC

Lugoff Ford

Lugoff, SC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

HMS Mgmt

Richburg, SC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Circle K Lancaster

Lancaster, SC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Jones GMC Buick

Sumter, SC

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Sumter City Municipal Parking Lot

Sumter, SC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Lancaster Motor Company

Lancaster, SC

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Lugoff Chevrolet Buick GMC

Lugoff, SC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 4 Tesla: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.3	$10.24	$4.68
Efficient EV	24.4	$8.53	$3.90
EV Truck/SUV	39	$13.65	$6.24

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eureka Mill, SC

Late night in Eureka Mill on Friday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sumter, SC

Late night in Sumter on Friday

Local time

2:52 AM

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 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 Eureka Mill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Eureka Mill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.25 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.

This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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