Origin
Sumter, SC
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11:44 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Sumter, SC to Eureka Mill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Eureka Mill, SC
Ryan Klaus
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Eureka Mill, SC covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lancaster Highway, Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on Lancaster Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 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
48.8 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 97.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m 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 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 97.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 9 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 51 miles (US 521 Business / Kershaw Camden Highway): Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
4
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 521 Business / Kershaw Camden Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 521 Business / Kershaw Camden Highway
Navigation decision point
6
76.2 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
96.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
SC 121 / J A Cochran (Bypass)
Turn right onto SC 121 / J A Cochran (Bypass)
Navigation decision point
4
97.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
Saluda Road
Turn left onto Saluda Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Highway | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Kershaw Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Lancaster Bypass | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Broad Street | 7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Eureka Mill, 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
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
8
Continue on US 521
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
9
Continue on US 521; US 601
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
10
Continue on US 521; US 601
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
11
Continue on US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Hampton Street
12
Turn left onto US 521; US 601
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Matson Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 521 Business
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
14
Continue on US 521
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Spring Street
15
Turn right onto US 521
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 521; SC 522
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
17
Continue on US 521
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
18
Continue on SC 9
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Highway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Lancaster Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto SC 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
J A Cochran (Bypass)
21
Turn left onto Saluda Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saluda Road
22
Turn left onto 2nd Street
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Street
23
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Street
24
Arrive at destination
5th Street
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 48.8 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eureka Mill, 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 97.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lancaster Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eureka Mill, SC
The final approach into Eureka Mill, 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 Eureka Mill, 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
$15.26 one way
$30.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Eureka Mill, SC
Morning in Eureka Mill on Friday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 2m 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 Eureka Mill, SC covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lancaster Highway, Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $15.26 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 2h 2m drive. You will face about 9 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 51 miles (US 521 Business / Kershaw Camden Highway): Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumter, SC to Eureka Mill, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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