Origin
Sumter, SC
Evening in Sumter on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Red Bank, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Red Bank, SC
Arthur Shuraev
Trip Overview
This 60.9-mile drive from Sumter, SC to Red Bank, SC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. You'll be spending most of your time on US 76, which forms the longest stretch of the drive at 32.5 miles. This straightforward trip requires no overnight stays and is perfect for a short hop between these South Carolina locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.4 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 60.9-mile trip, with 65% of the drive utilizing major roads. The primary artery for this route is US 76, which offers a continuous stretch of 32.5 miles, providing a consistent driving pace. While the majority is on these main roads, you'll also navigate sections of Broad Street and the William Earle Berne Beltway as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for getting from point A to point B without extensive deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 32.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and Broad Street. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 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 10 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
|
~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
|
~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
|
~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 Red Bank, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
38.5 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 32.5 mi | 39m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Two Notch Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Augusta Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Lake Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 32.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Red Bank, 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
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kitti Wake Drive
13
Turn right onto Two Notch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Two Notch Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Two Notch Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Two Notch Road
15
Continue on Two Notch Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Two Notch Road
16
Turn left onto SC 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lake Drive
17
Arrive at destination
SC 6
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 20-minute duration and modest $10 fuel cost, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has subsided. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 32.5 miles on US 76, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, though with this short distance, you may not need many. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 76 onto Broad Street and then the William Earle Berne Beltway as you near Red Bank; these changes are key to staying on course for this efficient, Southeast-bound journey.
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 30.4 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.5 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 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 39m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Bank, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 76 for about 32.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Sumter, SC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Bank, SC
The final approach into Red Bank, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Red Bank, SC
Evening in Red Bank on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
41 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
1h 20m 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 Red Bank, SC covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 76, Broad Street, William Earle Berne Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 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 $9.52 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 60.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 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 Red Bank, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
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