Origin
Saint Stephen, SC
Morning in Saint Stephen on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Stephen, 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 4m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Stephen, SC
Ron Lach
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Stephen, SC to Sumter, SC covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Brooks Street, C E Murray Boulevard, Byrnes Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on North Brooks Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Brooks Street is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 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 45 / Church Road.
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 4m 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 (SC 45 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 52 / Byrnes Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (SC 375 / Gourdin Road): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 45 / Church Road
Turn left onto SC 45 / Church Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52 / Byrnes Drive
Turn right onto US 52 / Byrnes Drive
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SC 375 / Gourdin Road
Turn left onto SC 375 / Gourdin Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 76 Business / East Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 76 Business / East Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brooks Street | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| C E Murray Boulevard | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Byrnes Drive | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Gourdin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Manning Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Brooks Street
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Barry Place
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
Barry Place
2
Turn left onto SC 45
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 52
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Byrnes Drive
4
Continue on US 52
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
5
Turn left onto SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
6
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
7
Continue on US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
C E Murray Boulevard
8
Turn slight right
336 ft
·
4 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
10
Merge onto US 521; SC 261
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
11
Continue on US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Boyce Street
12
Turn right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
13
Continue on US 301; US 521
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Brooks Street
14
Continue on US 521
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manning Avenue
15
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto US 76 Business
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Liberty Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Saint Stephen, SC · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Saint Stephen, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 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 4m 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 Saint Stephen, SC to Sumter, SC covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Brooks Street, C E Murray Boulevard, Byrnes Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Saint Stephen, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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 4m 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 (SC 45 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 52 / Byrnes Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (SC 375 / Gourdin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Stephen, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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