Origin
Sumter, SC
Afternoon in Sumter on Wednesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Saint Stephen, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Saint Stephen, SC covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Manning Road, Greeleyville Highway, South Williamsburg County Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Manning Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.6 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manning Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sumter, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.8 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street
Navigation decision point
3
39 mi into trip
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~49m in
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US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Turn right onto US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Navigation decision point
3
49 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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SC 45 / Church Road
Turn left onto SC 45 / Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
49.2 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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Barry Place
Turn right onto Barry Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manning Road | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Gourdin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Manning Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Society Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Boyce Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manning Road
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Saint Stephen, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
65 ft
·
8 sec
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East Liberty Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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South Main Street
3
Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manning Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 521
16 mi
·
18 min
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Manning Road
5
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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North Church Street
6
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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East Boyce Street
7
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
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Greeleyville Highway
8
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Society Street
9
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
10
Turn right onto US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
11
Turn left onto SC 45
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Church Road
12
Turn right onto Barry Place
233 ft
·
10 sec
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Barry Place
13
Arrive at destination
Barry Place
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 24.6 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 49.3 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Stephen, 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 49.3 miles and 1h 4m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Manning Road for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Sumter, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Stephen, SC
The final approach into Saint Stephen, 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 Saint Stephen, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Saint Stephen, SC
Afternoon in Saint Stephen on Wednesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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 4m 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 Saint Stephen, SC covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manning Road, Greeleyville Highway, South Williamsburg County Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.71 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 Saint Stephen, SC is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sumter, SC to Saint Stephen, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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