Origin
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Gadsden, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Gadsden, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Gadsden, SC covers 35.6 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 76, Broad Street, Congaree Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on US 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 35.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 76 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 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 9 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 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and Broad Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sumter, SC to Gadsden, SC is easy. At 53m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 27.7 miles (Old Congaree Run): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (SC 769 / Congaree Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese 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.
3
27.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Old Congaree Run
Turn left onto Old Congaree Run
Navigation decision point
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SC 769 / Congaree Road
At end of road, turn left onto SC 769 / Congaree Road
Navigation decision point
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SC 48 / Bluff Road
At end of road, turn right onto SC 48 / Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 21.7 mi | 27m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Congaree Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Old Congaree Run | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bluff Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| R L Coward Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 21.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Gadsden, 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
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto R L Coward Road
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
R L Coward Road
6
Turn left onto Old Congaree Run
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Congaree Run
7
At end of road, turn left onto SC 769
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Congaree Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SC 48
418 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bluff Road
9
Arrive at destination
SC 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Sumter, SC · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gadsden, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gadsden, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Gadsden, SC
Late night in Gadsden on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
53m 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 Gadsden, SC covers 35.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 76, Broad Street, Congaree Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.57 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 Sumter, SC to Gadsden, SC is easy. At 53m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (Old Congaree Run): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (SC 769 / Congaree Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sumter, SC to Gadsden, 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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