Trip from Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

134.7 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

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East Gaffney, SC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Washington Street, Broad Street, Camden Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.56 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.3 miles from Sumter, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 134.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Washington Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Camden Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Thomas Sumter Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sumter Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kershaw Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kershaw Camden Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Hampton Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Washington Street

Continue on Broad Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

7.6 mi · 8 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

Continue on Camden Highway

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

Continue on Sumter Highway

8.4 mi · 9 min · Sumter Highway

Continue on Broad Street

4.2 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

Continue on Kershaw Highway

14 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Continue on South Hampton Street

0.7 mi · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

Turn left onto South Matson Street

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Matson Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Continue on Spring Street

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

Continue on Lancaster Bypass

4.0 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Bypass

Take the exit slight right

7.3 mi · 10 min

Take the exit slight left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Continue on Rock Hill Highway

7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

4.8 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South

Continue straight

472 ft · 6 sec

Continue on East Main Street

0.8 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street

Merge slight left onto Albright Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard

3.4 mi · 5 min · South Heckle Boulevard

Turn left onto West Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on York Highway

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway

Continue on Alexander Love Highway

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

Turn right onto Black Highway

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

Continue on Kings Creek Drive

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive

Continue on York Road

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road

Continue on York Highway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway

Continue on York Road

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road

Turn left onto East Cherokee Street

4.7 mi · 7 min · East Cherokee Street

Continue on Cherokee Avenue

3.7 mi · 5 min · Cherokee Avenue

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 25m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Gaffney, 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.

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 Sumter, SC

This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 2h 51m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.3 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Gaffney, SC

The final approach into East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, 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

$21.56 one way

$43.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$23.49	$46.98
premium	$4.78	$25.34	$50.68
diesel	$5.64	$29.93	$59.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.4	$14.14	$6.47
Efficient EV	33.7	$11.79	$5.39
EV Truck/SUV	53.9	$18.86	$8.62

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Sumter, SC

Evening in Sumter on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Gaffney, SC

Evening in East Gaffney on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

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

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

2h 51m 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 East Gaffney, SC covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Washington Street, Broad Street, Camden Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.3 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 $21.56 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Sumter, SC to East Gaffney, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.