Origin
Winnsboro, SC
Late night in Winnsboro on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnsboro, 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 18m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 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 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnsboro, SC
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Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia Road, Highway 321 South, Charles F Bolden Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 62.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Road 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 Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Road | — | — |
| Highway 321 South | — | — |
| Charles F Bolden Freeway | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| US 521 | — | — |
| Sumter Highway | — | — |
| Camden Highway | — | — |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Columbia Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on North Congress Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Congress Street
2
Continue on Columbia Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
3
Continue on Columbia Road
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Columbia Road
4
Turn left onto US Highway 321 South Bypass
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US Highway 321 South Bypass
5
Turn left
6.1 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Florence
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Florence
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Florence
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
23 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 521: Sumter, Camden
13
Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sumter Highway
14
Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
15
Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
16
Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
17
Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
18
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Washington Street
19
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Winnsboro, SC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Winnsboro, 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
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Road, Highway 321 South, Charles F Bolden Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Winnsboro, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 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 Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winnsboro, SC to Sumter, 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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