Origin
Gloverville, SC
Morning in Gloverville on Friday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloverville, 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
Distance
106.3 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Gloverville, SC
Daniel Sell
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC covers 106.3 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 Hitchcock Parkway, Robert M Bell Parkway, University Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.62 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
53.1 miles from Gloverville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 106.3 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 106.3 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.
Hitchcock Parkway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 2h 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 Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Parkway | — | — |
| Robert M Bell Parkway | — | — |
| University Parkway | — | — |
| Rutland Drive | — | — |
| York Street Northeast | — | — |
| Columbia Highway North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hitchcock Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloverville, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Augusta Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Augusta Road
2
Turn left
190 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn slight left onto Hitchcock Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hitchcock Parkway
4
Continue on Robert M Bell Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M Bell Parkway
5
Continue on University Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
University Parkway
6
Continue on Rutland Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Drive
7
Turn left onto York Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
York Street Northeast
8
Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia Highway North
9
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
12
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Augusta Road
13
Continue on Augusta Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Augusta Road
14
Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Charleston
15
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 77 North: Charlotte
17
Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
18
Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
21
Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
22
Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
23
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
24
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
25
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 53.1 miles from Gloverville, SC, or about 1h 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 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
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Open the route before leaving Gloverville, 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 Gloverville, SC
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Gloverville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Gloverville, SC · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
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
$16.62 one way
$33.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Friday
Local time
6:59 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
2 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
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 Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hitchcock Parkway, Robert M Bell Parkway, University Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Gloverville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.62 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 Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 2h 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 Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gloverville, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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