Origin
Sumter, SC
Afternoon in Sumter on Tuesday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Seven Oaks, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Seven Oaks, SC
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Seven Oaks, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 76, Broad Street, I 126 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on US 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 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
26.4 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 52.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 76 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.2 miles on US 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and Broad Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 43.1 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
4
43.1 mi into trip
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~58m in
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SC 12 / Taylor Street
Turn left onto SC 12 / Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
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.
4
44.5 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 76 / Elmwood Avenue
Turn left onto US 76 / Elmwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
50.4 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Saint Andrews Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106A
Toward Saint Andrews Road West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| I 126 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Saint Andrews Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| I 26 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Devine Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Elmwood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Seven Oaks, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
0.2 mi
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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
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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
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2 min
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Devine Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.8 mi
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4 min
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Millwood Avenue
7
Turn left onto SC 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Taylor Street
8
Turn right onto US 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 76
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on I 126; US 76
3.8 mi
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4 min
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I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 26; US 76
1.2 mi
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1 min
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I 26; US 76
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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25 sec
Exit 106A
Toward Saint Andrews Road West
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Saint Andrews Road
14
Turn right onto Banbury Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Banbury Road
15
Arrive at destination
Banbury 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 26.4 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 52.7 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 35m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seven Oaks, 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 52.7 miles and 1h 15m.
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 US 76 for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Sumter, SC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seven Oaks, SC
The final approach into Seven Oaks, 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 Seven Oaks, 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
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
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: 18.4 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Seven Oaks, SC
Afternoon in Seven Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Seven Oaks, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 76, Broad Street, I 126. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.24 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 straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumter, SC to Seven Oaks, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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