Origin
Sumter, SC
Evening in Sumter on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Newport, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 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 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Newport, SC
Owen Mao
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Newport, SC covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Sumter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Kershaw Camden Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.42 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
49.3 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 8m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 98.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kershaw Camden Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 91.4 miles (US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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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
91.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
SC 161; SC 274 / Celanese Road
Turn left onto SC 161; SC 274 / Celanese Road
Navigation decision point
6
98.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
Adnah Church Road
Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rock Hill Highway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| US 521 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Broad Street | 7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Kershaw Camden Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Newport, 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
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
18
Take the exit onto US 521
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 521
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
20
Continue on SC 5
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Rock Hill Highway
21
Take the ramp onto SC 5
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
SC 5
22
Merge onto US 21; SC 5
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Anderson Road South
23
Continue on this road
473 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
24
Continue on US 21; SC 5
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Merge onto US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
Albright Road
26
Turn right onto US 21 Business
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Black Street
27
Turn right onto US 21 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Oakland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on SC 274
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Oakland Avenue
29
Continue on SC 274
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ebenezer Road
30
Turn left onto SC 161; SC 274
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Celanese Road
31
Continue on SC 161; SC 274
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
32
Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
Adnah Church Road
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
Adnah Church 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, 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 98.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kershaw Camden Highway for about 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport, SC
The final approach into Newport, 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 Newport, 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
$15.42 one way
$30.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
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: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Newport, SC
Evening in Newport on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
39 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 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Newport, SC covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw Highway, Sumter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 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 $15.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 91.4 miles (US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumter, SC to Newport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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