Origin
Pamplico, SC
Morning in Pamplico on Friday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pamplico, 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 17m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pamplico, SC
대정 김
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Pamplico, SC to Sumter, SC covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 378, Myrtle Beach Highway, South Friendfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on US 378. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pamplico, SC to Sumter, SC covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 378 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Walnut 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 17m drive. You will face about 7 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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (South Friendfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 378): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
Continue onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Friendfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 378
At end of road, turn right onto US 378
Navigation decision point
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 378 | 22.3 mi | 27m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| South Friendfield Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Hyman Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Clarence Coker Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Liberty Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Pamplico Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 378
— 22.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on State Road S-21-132
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Continue on North Walnut Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto SC 51
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pamplico Highway
4
Turn left onto Hyman Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hyman Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Friendfield Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 378
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 378
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 26.2 mi from Pamplico, SC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Pamplico, 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
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
26 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 17m 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 Pamplico, SC to Sumter, SC covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 378, Myrtle Beach Highway, South Friendfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Pamplico, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.18 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 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (South Friendfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 378): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pamplico, 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 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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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