Origin
Lincolnville, SC
Afternoon in Lincolnville on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
86.1 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincolnville, SC
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Sumter, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Smith Street, Lincoln Avenue, Owens Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Smith Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Owens Drive | — | — |
| East 3rd North Street | — | — |
| Berlin G Myers Parkway | — | — |
| Berlin Myers Parkway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| I-26 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Smith Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnville, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on West Carolina Avenue
190 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Smith Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Smith Street
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Owens Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd North Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd North Street
6
Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin G Myers Parkway
7
Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Berlin Myers Parkway
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-26 West
10
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Florence
12
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
15
Turn left
15 mi
·
18 min
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Liberty Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Lincolnville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.46 one way
$26.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.94 | $31.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Sumter on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
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
1h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
86.1 mi in 1h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Smith Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lincolnville, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sumter, SC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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