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Trip from Sumter, SC to Chapin, SC

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sumter, SC, SC

Sumter, SC

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Downtown Chapin, SC, SC

Chapin, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sumter, SC to Chapin, SC covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 76, I 26, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on US 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.87 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

33.9 miles from Sumter, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 67.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 76 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.2 miles on US 76.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and I 26. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 76 Business / North Washington Street

Turn right onto US 76 Business / North Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
43.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | SC 12 / Taylor Street

Turn left onto SC 12 / Taylor Street

Navigation decision point

6
44 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 76 / Bull Street

Turn right onto US 76 / Bull Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 76 / Elmwood Avenue

Turn left onto US 76 / Elmwood Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 26; US 76

Merge onto I 26; US 76

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 76 34.2 mi 42m
I 26 16.6 mi 19m
Broad Street 5.4 mi 8m
I 126 3.8 mi 4m
Columbia Avenue 1.8 mi 4m
Millwood Avenue 1.8 mi 4m
Devine Street 1.1 mi 2m
Elmwood Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 76 — 34.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Chapin, SC.

1

Start on US 76 Business

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Liberty Street
2

Turn right onto US 76 Business

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 76 Business

5.4 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
4

Continue on US 76; US 378

34 mi · 42 min · US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 76; US 378

1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
6

Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378

1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
7

Turn left onto SC 12

0.9 mi · 1 min · Taylor Street
8

Turn right onto US 76

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 76

0.9 mi · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on I 126; US 76

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 26; US 76

17 mi · 19 min · I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
13

Turn straight onto Columbia Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Avenue
14

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Lexington Avenue
15

Turn left onto US 76

33 ft · 0 sec · Chapin Road
16

Arrive at destination

US 76

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 33.9 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 67.9 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 44m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chapin, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sumter, 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 Sumter, SC

This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sumter, 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 US 76 for about 34.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Sumter, SC · 44m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

34 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

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chapin, SC

The final approach into Chapin, 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 Chapin, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 23.4
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.87 one way

$21.73 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.84 $23.68
premium $4.78 $12.77 $25.55
diesel $5.64 $15.09 $30.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 712

Columbia, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Walmart 1164 (Columbia, SC)

Columbia, SC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

CircleK - Irmo

Irmo, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Sumter City Municipal Parking Lot

Sumter, SC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Jones GMC Buick

Sumter, SC

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Sumter, SC

Morning in Sumter on Monday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chapin, SC

Morning in Chapin on Monday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

28 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 33m 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 Sumter, SC to Chapin, SC covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 76, I 26, Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Sumter, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumter, SC to Chapin, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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