Origin
Sumter, SC
Night in Sumter on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Dentsville, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Dentsville, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Dentsville, SC covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Camden Highway, Thomas Sumter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.01 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
25.6 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Sumter, SC to Dentsville, SC covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h, 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 14 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 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 26.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 76 Business / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 76 Business / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
26.4 mi into trip
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~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
26.7 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Two Notch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 74
Toward US 1: Two Notch Road
9
50.1 mi into trip
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~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Camden Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Sumter Highway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Broad Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Two Notch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Dentsville, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
5
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
6
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
7
Continue on US 521
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sumter Highway
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 20
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 74
Toward US 1: Two Notch Road
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
508 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Two Notch Road
13
Turn right
21 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at 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 25.6 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dentsville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sumter, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Sumter, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.6 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dentsville, SC
The final approach into Dentsville, 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
$8.01 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Dentsville, SC
Night in Dentsville on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
90°F
Oakland, SC
26 mi in
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 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 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 Dentsville, SC covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Camden Highway, Thomas Sumter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $8.01 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 drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumter, SC to Dentsville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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