Origin
Springdale, SC
Morning in Springdale on Friday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, 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
2h 14m
Distance
105.3 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, SC
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Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Garners Ferry Road, Augusta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.47 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
52.7 miles from Springdale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 105.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, L...
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 116
Toward I 77 North: Charlotte
8
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A-B
Toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Roa...
10
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9 A
Toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumte...
6
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springdale, SC and Sumter, SC, road signs point toward Columbia, Lexington and Charleston.
Columbia
48.4 mi in
|
~58m
Lexington
48.4 mi in
|
~58m
Charleston
54.1 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 45.8 mi | 50m |
| Garners Ferry Road | 34.6 mi | 43m |
| Augusta Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 26 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Springdale Road | 1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 45.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Logan Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Lane
2
Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Road
3
Turn right onto S-144
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bettis Academy Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
46 mi
·
50 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Charleston
10
Merge onto I 26
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 116
Toward I 77 North: Charlotte
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on I 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
13
Continue on I 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 9A-B
Toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9 A
Toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
20
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 52.7 miles from Springdale, SC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.8 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 52.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sumter, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springdale, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Springdale, SC
This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Springdale, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 45.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Springdale, SC · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Springdale, 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
$16.47 one way
$32.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.00 | $36.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
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: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
7:10 AM
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
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
2h 14m 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 Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Garners Ferry Road, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Springdale, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.47 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Springdale, SC and Sumter, SC, road signs point toward Columbia, Lexington and Charleston.
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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