Origin
Sumter, SC
Evening in Sumter on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Golden Grove, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
145.7 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Golden Grove, SC
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Golden Grove, SC covers 145.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, US 76, I 385 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.78 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
72.9 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 145.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and US 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and US 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 145.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
6
44 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 76 / Bull Street
Turn right onto US 76 / Bull Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
49.2 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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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.
9
104.9 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
6
134.5 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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US 276
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276 toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderso...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sumter, SC and Golden Grove, SC, road signs point toward Greenville, Mauldin and Anderson.
Greenville
104.9 mi in
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~2h 9m
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via I 385
Mauldin
134.5 mi in
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~2h 42m
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via US 276
Anderson
134.5 mi in
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~2h 42m
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via US 276
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 55.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 76 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| I 385 | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| Southern Connector | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| I 126 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Devine Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Golden Grove, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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East Liberty Street
2
Turn right onto US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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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
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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
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I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 26; US 76
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 276
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
15
Merge onto I 185
8.8 mi
·
9 min
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Southern Connector
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 20
17
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn left onto SC 20
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Piedmont Highway
19
Turn left onto Old Pelzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Old Pelzer Road
20
Turn right onto Piedmont Golf Course Road
62 ft
·
1 sec
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Piedmont Golf Course Road
21
Arrive at destination
Piedmont Golf Course Road
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 72.9 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 34m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golden Grove, 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 145.7 miles and 2h 56m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Golden Grove, SC
The final approach into Golden Grove, 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 Golden Grove, 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
$22.78 one way
$45.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.97 | $53.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Golden Grove, SC
Evening in Golden Grove on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
4 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 56m 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 Golden Grove, SC covers 145.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, US 76, I 385. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 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 $22.78 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 145.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sumter, SC and Golden Grove, SC, road signs point toward Greenville, Mauldin and Anderson.
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