Origin
Red Hill, SC
Evening in Red Hill on Monday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, SC
Denis Tolmachev
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378, Myrtle Beach Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on East Myrtle Beach Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Red Hill, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Myrtle Beach Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 90 / Highway 90.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 52m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 378 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 90 / Highway 90
Turn sharp right onto SC 90 / Highway 90
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 501 Business
Turn right onto US 501 Business
Navigation decision point
6
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 378 / 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto US 378 / 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
80.2 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
81.5 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Myrtle Beach Highway | 36.1 mi | 43m |
| Highway 378 | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| Clarence Coker Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Liberty Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 501 Business | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Wright Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Myrtle Beach Highway
— 36.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Dobros Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dobros Road
2
Turn sharp right onto SC 90
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Highway 90
3
Turn right onto US 501 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 501 Business
4
Turn left onto US 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 378
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wright Boulevard
6
Continue on US 378
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 378
7
Continue on US 378
36 mi
·
43 min
·
East Myrtle Beach Highway
8
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
10
Continue on US 378
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
12
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
14
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
15
Continue on US 76 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Liberty Street
16
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 41.8 miles from Red Hill, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 59m 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 35m
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 Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, SC
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Hill, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Myrtle Beach Highway for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Red Hill, SC · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Red Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.38 one way
$26.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.58 | $29.15 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.57 | $37.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in Sumter on Monday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
4 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 52m 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 Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378, Myrtle Beach Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Red Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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 Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 52m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 378 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Red Hill, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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