Origin
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Kingstree, 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
57m
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
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Kingstree, SC
Stephen Andrews
Trip Overview
This 46.8-mile journey from Sumter, SC to Kingstree, SC is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Manning Road and Greeleyville Highway, with a minimal highway share of 4%. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this drive is budget-friendly and offers a good option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. No overnight stays are required, making it an ideal choice for a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manning Road | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 521 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Manning Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Society Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Boyce Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manning Road
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Kingstree, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Manning Road
5
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Church Street
6
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Boyce Street
7
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
8
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Society Street
9
Continue on US 521
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Society Street
10
Continue on US 521
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 521
11
Turn left onto US 52
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
12
Continue on US 52; SC 261
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto North Academy Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Academy Street
14
Turn right onto East Brooks Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Brooks Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Brooks Street
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 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.8 — 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
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Turn left onto US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway
Navigation decision point
3
46.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North Academy Street
Turn left onto North Academy Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
East Brooks Street
Turn right onto East Brooks 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
Kingstree, SC
Morning in Kingstree on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 57-minute trip. While there's a small highway component, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like Manning Road and Greeleyville Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on Manning Road. This route likely offers a more intimate feel of the local landscape rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 4% 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: 16.1 mi on Manning Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sumter, SC to Kingstree, SC is easy. At 57m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
172 ft
50 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
196 ft
Highest Point
172 ft
Elevation Range
122 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 57m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Manning 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 521; SC 261 / East Boyce Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (US 52 / South Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingstree, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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