Origin
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Thursday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Cayce, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Cayce, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sumter, SC to Cayce, SC covers 50.5 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 US 76, Broad Street, William Earle Berne Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.5 miles on US 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 32.5 mi | 39m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Charleston Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Glenn Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 32.5 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,979 veh/hr typical · worst 3,482
Quietest
1 AM
~274 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Cayce, SC.
1
Start on US 76 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Liberty Street
2
Turn right onto US 76 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 76 Business
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on US 76; US 378
33 mi
·
39 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 77
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 77
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Swansea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 21; US 176; US 321
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Charleston Highway
10
Turn right onto Glenn Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glenn Street
11
Turn left onto Middleton Street
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
Middleton Street
12
Arrive at destination
Middleton Street
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 25.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 76 Business / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 76 Business / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
5
39 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway
Merge onto I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Swansea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Swansea
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Middleton Street
Turn left onto Middleton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.64 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
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
Cayce, SC
Morning in Cayce on Thursday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
93°F
Gadsden, 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
22 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?
50.5 mi in 1h 5m, mostly highway — 32.5 mi of that is on US 76.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on US 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and Broad Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
396 ft
126 ft
Total Climb
476 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
396 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sumter, SC and Cayce, SC, road signs point toward Spartanburg and Swansea.
Spartanburg
38.5 mi in
|
~49m
Swansea
46.4 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Sumter, SC
Full guide →Founded 1845
Sumter is a city in Santee Cooper Country, South Carolina.
Top landmarks
- • Sumter County Courthouse — courthouse in South Carolina, United States
- • Sumter Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
Arriving in Cayce, SC
Full guide →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 5m. Total distance: 50.5 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 (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on US 76. 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 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 77 / William Earle Berne Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cayce, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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