Origin
Union, SC
Late night in Union on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, SC to Sumter, SC covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kershaw Highway, Kershaw Camden Highway, Sumter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Kershaw Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kershaw Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 26m 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Right
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 521; SC 522 / Kershaw Camden Highway
Merge onto US 521; SC 522 / Kershaw Camden Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Rocky River Road | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| North Broad Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Broad Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Kershaw Highway
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on this road
225 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
248 ft
·
7 sec
3
Enter roundabout
11 ft
·
0 sec
4
Continue
187 ft
·
3 sec
5
Continue on SC 522
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Rocky River Road
6
Merge onto US 521; SC 522
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
7
Continue on US 521; SC 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 521
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on US 521
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
10
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matson Street
11
Continue on US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hampton Street
12
Continue on US 521; US 601
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
13
Continue on US 521; US 601
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
14
Continue on US 521; US 601
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broad Street
15
Continue on US 521
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
16
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
17
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
18
Continue on US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
19
Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Union, SC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Union, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sumter, SC
The final approach into Sumter, 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
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.34 | $24.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Camden, SC
33 mi in
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 26m 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 Union, SC to Sumter, SC covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kershaw Highway, Kershaw Camden Highway, Sumter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Union, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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 Union, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Union, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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