Origin
West Columbia, SC
Afternoon in West Columbia on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Columbia, SC
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Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from West Columbia, SC to Sumter, SC covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garners Ferry Road, Broad Street, Hampton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Garners Ferry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 36.2 mi | 45m |
| Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hampton Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Devine Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jarvis Klapman Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 36.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on this road
272 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SC 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn left onto SC 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
4
Continue on SC 12
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Millwood Avenue
6
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
7
Continue on US 76; US 378
36 mi
·
45 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from West Columbia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 35 / North 12th Street
Turn left onto SC 35 / North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 12 / Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 12 / Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 / Millwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Millwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
43.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 76 Business / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Sumter on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
46.8 mi in 1h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on Garners Ferry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 35 / North 12th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 35 / North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SC 12 / Jarvis Klapman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 1 / Millwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 miles on Garners Ferry Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 35 / North 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SC 12 / Jarvis Klapman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 1 / Millwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sumter, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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