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Trip from Newport, SC to Sumter, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

103.2 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Newport, SC, SC

Newport, SC

Owen Mao

Downtown Sumter, SC, SC

Sumter, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, SC to Sumter, SC covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Catawba River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Kershaw Camden Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.14 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

51.6 miles from Newport, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 103.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kershaw Camden Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (SC 274 / Ebenezer Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road

Turn right onto SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | SC 274 / Ebenezer Road

Turn right onto SC 274 / Ebenezer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 21 Business / East Black Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 21 Business / East Black Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
26.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | Texaco Road

Merge onto Texaco Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kershaw Camden Highway 14.8 mi 16m
Kershaw Highway 14.4 mi 16m
Catawba River Road 8.8 mi 10m
South Anderson Road 8.6 mi 9m
Sumter Highway 8.4 mi 9m
Camden Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Thomas Sumter Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Lancaster Bypass 7.5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Kershaw Camden Highway — 14.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, SC and Sumter, SC.

1

Start on Adnah Church Road

198 ft · 9 sec · Adnah Church Road
2

Turn right onto SC 161; SC 274

1.2 mi · 1 min · Old York Road
3

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 161; SC 274

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old York Road
4

Continue on SC 161; SC 274

0.7 mi · 1 min · Celanese Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto SC 274

2.6 mi · 3 min · Ebenezer Road
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on SC 274

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Oakland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 21 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Black Street
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121

464 ft · 8 sec · Albright Road
9

Continue on US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121

0.8 mi · 57 sec · East Main Street
10

Continue on US 21; SC 5

8.6 mi · 9 min · South Anderson Road
11

Continue on US 21

8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

501 ft · 9 sec
13

Merge onto Texaco Road

487 ft · 12 sec · Texaco Road
14

Turn left onto SC 9

3.7 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway
15

Continue on SC 9

7.5 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass
16

Continue on US 521

7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
17

Continue on US 521; SC 522

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
18

Turn left onto US 521

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Spring Street
19

Continue on US 521

4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
20

Turn slight right onto US 521

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Matson Street
21

Continue on US 521; US 601

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
22

Continue on US 521; US 601

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
23

Continue on US 521; US 601

14 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
24

Continue on US 521; US 601

4.2 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street
25

Continue on US 521

8.4 mi · 9 min · Sumter Highway
26

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
27

Continue on US 521

7.6 mi · 8 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
28

Continue on US 521

1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
29

Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
Use the left lane.
30

Continue on US 76 Business

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn left onto US 76 Business

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
32

Arrive at destination

US 76 Business

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 51.6 miles from Newport, SC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 miles.

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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m

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 Newport, 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 Newport, SC

This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Newport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kershaw Camden Highway for about 14.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.6 mi from Newport, SC · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Heath Springs, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heath Springs, SC

52 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

Lancaster, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Heath Springs, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Newport, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 92.5
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.14 one way

$32.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.65 $35.29
premium $4.70 $19.10 $38.20
diesel $5.61 $22.79 $45.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
EV Truck/SUV 41.3 0 $14.45 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Newport, SC

Evening in Newport on Thursday

Local time

6:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sumter, SC

Evening in Sumter on Thursday

Local time

6:43 PM

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

37 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 8m 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 Newport, SC to Sumter, SC covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Catawba River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Newport, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SC 161; SC 274 / Old York Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (SC 274 / Ebenezer Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.

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