Origin
Great Falls, SC
Late night in Great Falls on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Falls, SC
Wilson Rodriguez
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pendergrass Boulevard, Highway 97, Cedar Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 62.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pendergrass Boulevard 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 Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 97 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek Road | — | — |
| John G Richards Road | — | — |
| Liberty Hill Road | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
| Sumter Highway | — | — |
| Camden Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pendergrass Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Chester Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Chester Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pendergrass Boulevard
3
Turn straight onto State Highway 97
525 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 97
4
Continue on Cedar Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cedar Creek Road
5
Continue on Cedar Creek Road
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Cedar Creek Road
6
Continue on John G Richards Road
18 mi
·
32 min
·
John G Richards Road
7
Continue on Liberty Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Hill Road
8
Merge slight left onto North Broad Street
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broad Street
9
Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
10
Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
11
Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
12
Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
13
Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
14
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
15
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Great Falls, SC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Great Falls, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Camden, SC
31 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pendergrass Boulevard, Highway 97, Cedar Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Great Falls, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 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 Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Great Falls, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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