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Trip from Sumter, SC to Five Forks, SC

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Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

141 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sumter, SC, SC

Sumter, SC

Junior Bastos

Downtown Five Forks, SC, SC

Five Forks, SC

Wilawan Pantukang

Trip Overview

The drive from Sumter, SC to Five Forks, SC covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 $22.05 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

70.5 miles from Sumter, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 141 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Sumter, SC to Five Forks, SC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Five Forks, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Washington Street Unavailable Refreshing
Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing
Devine Street Unavailable Refreshing
Millwood Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Taylor Street Unavailable Refreshing
Bull Street Unavailable Refreshing
Elmwood Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 385 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Five Forks, 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 · 44 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

30 mi · 32 min · I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
13

Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SC 417: Laurens Road
15

Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Main Street
16

Turn left onto Highway 14

1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 14
17

Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road
18

Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

325 ft · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road
19

Turn slight left

203 ft · 20 sec
20

At the end of the road, turn left

164 ft · 12 sec
21

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 70.5 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 26m 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Forks, 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 141 miles and 2h 53m.

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.
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 70.5 mi from Sumter, SC · 1h 26m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

71 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

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Sumter, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Five Forks, SC

The final approach into Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, 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

$22.05 one way

$44.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.11 $48.22
premium $4.70 $26.10 $52.19
diesel $5.61 $31.13 $62.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.3 0 $14.80 $6.77
Efficient EV 35.3 0 $12.34 $5.64
EV Truck/SUV 56.4 0 $19.74 $9.02

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 18 minutes ago

Origin

Sumter, SC

Afternoon in Sumter on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Five Forks, SC

Afternoon in Five Forks on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

2h 53m 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 Five Forks, SC covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 70.5 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 $22.05 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 Five Forks, SC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Five Forks, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sumter, SC to Five Forks, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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