Origin
Springdale, SC
Late night in Springdale on Friday
Local time
5:49 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
1h 52m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
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.
Springdale, SC
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Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 103.5 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 Springdale Road, Bettis Academy Road, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.19 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
51.8 miles from Springdale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 103.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 103.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springdale Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale Road | — | — |
| Bettis Academy Road | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
| Charleston | — | — |
| I 77 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Springdale Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 Bettis Academy Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bettis Academy Road
4
Take the ramp sharp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
50 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
7
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on Augusta Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Charleston
10
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 77 North: Charlotte
12
Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
13
Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
16
Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
17
Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
18
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
19
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 51.8 miles from Springdale, SC, or about 56m into the drive.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 56m 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 32m
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springdale, SC
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 1h 52m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Springdale, SC · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.19 one way
$32.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
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: 36.2 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 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
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.
Destination
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
5:49 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
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 Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC covers 103.5 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 Springdale Road, Bettis Academy Road, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 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 $16.19 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 Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springdale, 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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