Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Morning in Saint Andrews on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, SC to Sumter, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Andrews, SC
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Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Saint Andrews, SC to Sumter, SC is 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Garners Ferry Road and Broad Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, connecting two points with minimal highway driving. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward and unhurried option for a quick regional hop. It's a practical choice if you need to get from one town to the other without spending a lot of time on the road, keeping your focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 36.2 mi | 45m |
| Broad River Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Beltline Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Belt Line Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Academy Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosshill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 36.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on Whiteford Road
276 ft
·
17 sec
·
Whiteford Road
2
Turn left onto US 176
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Broad River Road
3
Continue on US 176
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Drive
4
Continue on SC 16
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
5
Continue on SC 16
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Academy Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto SC 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
8
Turn slight left onto SC 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crosshill Road
10
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devine Street
11
Continue on US 76; US 378
36 mi
·
45 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Liberty Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Saint Andrews, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 176 / Broad River Road
Turn left onto US 176 / Broad River Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Crosshill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 76 Business / West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Forest Acres, SC
25 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
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 11m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 36.2 miles on Garners Ferry Road before transitioning. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through the local road network. The absence of highway cruising means you'll be driving through more developed areas with frequent intersections, rather than open stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 176 / Broad River Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
409 ft
105 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
458 ft
Highest Point
409 ft
~34.3 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Sumter, SC
Full guide →Sumter is a city in Santee Cooper Country, South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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