Origin
Gadsden, SC
Late night in Gadsden on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gadsden, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gadsden, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Gadsden, SC to Sumter, SC covers 35.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garners Ferry Road, Congaree Road, Old Congaree Run for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Garners Ferry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garners Ferry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24 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 0.1 miles in near SC 769 / Congaree Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 769 / Congaree Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Old Congaree Run): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 769 / Congaree Road
Turn left onto SC 769 / Congaree Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Old Congaree Run
Turn right onto Old Congaree Run
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 76 Business / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 24 mi | 31m |
| Congaree Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Old Congaree Run | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bluff Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 24 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on SC 48
418 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bluff Road
2
Turn left onto SC 769
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Congaree Road
3
Turn right onto Old Congaree Run
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Congaree Run
4
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Gadsden, SC · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Gadsden, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sumter, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sumter, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Gadsden, SC to Sumter, SC covers 35.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garners Ferry Road, Congaree Road, Old Congaree Run. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Gadsden, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 769 / Congaree Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Old Congaree Run): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gadsden, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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