Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Sumter, SC to Bamberg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
81.2 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Bamberg, SC
Leopold Heid Aerist Dronemedia
Trip Overview
Sumter to Bamberg is 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m via I 95 and Five Chop Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mixed profile, blending highway cruising with surface road travel. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.8 mi | 26m |
| Five Chop Road | 21.1 mi | 26m |
| Manning Road | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Edisto Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Manning Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Bamberg, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Liberty Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Manning Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manning Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 521
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Manning Road
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
8
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge onto US 15; US 301
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
10
Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
11
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
12
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
13
Continue on US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
14
Turn left onto US 78
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Heritage Highway
15
Arrive at destination
US 78
Trip Plan
For this 1h 38m drive, leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to reach Bamberg with ample time. With only 81.2 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but the flexibility means you can pause if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $13. A good tip for this route is to check the traffic conditions on I 95 before you depart, as it's the primary highway for a significant portion of the drive.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 miles.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bamberg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sumter, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sumter, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Sumter, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.4 mi from route
Rest Area
2.4 mi from route
The Serpent Center
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 40.6
Vance, South Carolina
+18034921500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 301: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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.
Origin
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bamberg, SC
Late night in Bamberg on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Holly Hill, SC
41 mi in
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
39 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 31% of this 81.2-mile route is on highways, primarily I 95. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 24.8 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate sections of Five Chop Road and Manning Road. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you encounter more local traffic patterns.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Bamberg, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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