Origin
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
182.3 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Anderson, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC covers 182.3 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Washington Street, Broad Street, Devine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.51 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.2 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 182.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 182.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Devine Street | — | — |
| Millwood Avenue | — | — |
| Taylor Street | — | — |
| Bull Street | — | — |
| Elmwood Avenue | — | — |
| I 385 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Anderson, SC.
1
Start on East Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Liberty Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Continue on Broad Street
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue straight
34 mi
·
42 min
5
Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
6
Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Millwood Avenue
7
Turn left onto Taylor Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
8
Turn right onto Bull Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Street
9
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
10
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
11
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
13
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
14
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
15
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
16
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
17
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Augusta Road
18
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
19
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
20
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
23
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
24
Continue on East River Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East River Street
25
Turn right onto South Fant Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Fant Street
26
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Whitner Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.2 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
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 40 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, 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.
+
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 182.3 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.2 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson, SC
The final approach into Anderson, 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 Anderson, 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
$28.51 one way
$57.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.14 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.67 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Anderson, SC
Late night in Anderson on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Rock Hill, SC
91 mi in
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
2h 58m 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 Anderson, SC covers 182.3 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Washington Street, Broad Street, Devine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.2 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 $28.51 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sumter, SC to Anderson, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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