Origin
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Langley, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
110.4 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Langley, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
This 110.4-mile journey from Sumter, SC to Langley, SC is designed as a straightforward, single-day road trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 16 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along I-20, US-76, and Columbia Highway North, with a significant 72% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two South Carolina locations without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 110.4-mile trip, with 72% of your travel time spent on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-20, covering 35 miles, which offers a chance to make good time. While largely a highway experience, be prepared for transitions as you move between I-20, US-76, and Columbia Highway North. This route offers a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.4 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 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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.
7
38.5 mi into trip
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~49m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
5
39 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway
Merge onto I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.8 mi into trip
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~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sumter, SC to Langley, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
38.5 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 35 mi | 38m |
| US 76 | 32.5 mi | 39m |
| Columbia Highway North | 6 mi | 6m |
| Augusta Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 26 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 35 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Langley, 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
33 mi
·
39 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 77
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 77
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 26
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
13
Merge onto I 20
35 mi
·
38 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
15
Turn straight onto US 1
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia Highway North
16
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
York Street Northeast
17
Turn right onto SC 118; US 78 Truck
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rudy Mason Parkway
18
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Drive
19
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck; SC 19 Truck
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
University Parkway
20
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck; SC 19 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M Bell Parkway
21
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
22
Continue on US 1; US 78
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
23
Turn left onto S-2-254
390 ft
·
9 sec
·
Langley Dam Road
24
Continue on S-2-254
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Langley Dam Road
25
Turn left onto Carline Road
313 ft
·
8 sec
·
Carline Road
26
Turn right onto Depot Street
298 ft
·
13 sec
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Depot Street
27
Turn left onto SC 421
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Augusta Road
28
Arrive at destination
SC 421
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 16-minute duration, this 110.4-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the drive without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost of $17 makes it a budget-friendly option, so you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye out for your longest stretch on I-20, which is 35 miles – a good segment to maintain your speed. Plan for a brief stop if needed, but the relatively short distance offers flexibility.
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 55.2 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Langley, 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 110.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 35 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.2 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Langley, SC
The final approach into Langley, 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 Langley, 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
$17.26 one way
$34.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.43 | $40.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Langley, SC
Late night in Langley on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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 16m 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 Langley, SC covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 76, Columbia Highway North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 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 $17.26 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.4 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 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sumter, SC to Langley, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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