Origin
Johnsonville, SC
Morning in Johnsonville on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsonville, 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
1h 16m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsonville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Johnsonville, SC to Sumter, SC covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Myrtle Beach Highway, Myrtle Beach Highway, Kingsburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on West Myrtle Beach Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Myrtle Beach Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 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 early in the drive near SC 341 / East Broadway 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 341 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto SC 341 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway
Turn left onto US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway
Navigation decision point
4
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Myrtle Beach Highway | 34.4 mi | 40m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| Kingsburg Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Clarence Coker Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Liberty Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Georgetown Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Myrtle Beach Highway
— 34.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto SC 341
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Georgetown Highway
4
Continue on SC 41; SC 51
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kingsburg Highway
5
Turn left onto US 378
34 mi
·
40 min
·
West Myrtle Beach Highway
6
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
8
Continue on US 378
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
10
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
12
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
13
Continue on US 76 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Liberty Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Johnsonville, SC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Johnsonville, 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
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Sumter on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
30 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
25 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
1h 16m 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 Johnsonville, SC to Sumter, SC covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Myrtle Beach Highway, Myrtle Beach Highway, Kingsburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Johnsonville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.34 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Johnsonville, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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