Sumter, SC to Meggett, SC is 108.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m via I 95, I 26, and Manning Road, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing South Carolina. Expect a largely highway experience that makes for straightforward travel. With a total duration under three hours, this route is well-suited for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
36 mi
38m
I 26
30.3 mi
32m
Manning Road
13.1 mi
15m
Delemar Highway
8.9 mi
15m
State Highway 165
6.9 mi
12m
Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi
6m
SC 165
3.3 mi
5m
Berlin G Myers Parkway
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 36 mi, about 38m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,267 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,088
Quietest
2 AM
~182 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Meggett, 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
36 mi·38 min·I 95
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 86AToward I 26 East: Charleston
8
Merge onto I 26
30 mi·32 min·I 26
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 199AToward US 17 Alternate South: SummervilleUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
11
Turn left onto SC 165
0.4 mi·35 sec·Berlin Myers Parkway
12
Continue on SC 165
2.0 mi·3 min·Berlin G Myers Parkway
13
Continue on SC 165
0.4 mi·35 sec·Berlin G Myers Parkway
14
Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Carolina Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto SC 165
4.0 mi·6 min·Bacons Bridge Road
16
Continue on SC 165
8.9 mi·15 min·Delemar Highway
17
Continue on SC 165
6.4 mi·11 min·State Highway 165
18
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
3.3 mi·5 min·SC 165
19
Turn left onto SC 165
0.5 mi·57 sec·State Highway 165
20
Turn left onto Churchs Flat Road
79 ft·2 sec·Churchs Flat Road
21
Arrive at destination
Churchs Flat Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 2h 18m trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to reach Meggett, SC with ample time to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's prudent to ensure your tank is full before you leave Sumter, SC, as there are no designated stops mentioned. The route is primarily highway, so keep an eye on your exit numbers to ensure you don't miss your turn onto Manning Road.
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 54.4 miles from Sumter, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meggett, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sumter, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.9 — 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
5
51.4 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
82 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
4
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway
Turn left onto SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.67 one way
$33.34 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$18.29
$36.59
premium
$4.64
$19.86
$39.72
diesel
$5.60
$23.98
$47.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
EV Truck/SUV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 5, 2026
Origin
Sumter, SC
Morning
in Sumter on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
SW 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:07PM EDT until September 5 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanbu...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:06PM EDT until September 5 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanbu...
Destination
Meggett, SC
Morning
in Meggett on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:07PM EDT until September 5 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanbu...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:06PM EDT until September 5 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanbu...
69°F
Summerville, SC
54 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
5 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
2h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
$10
near mile 105.1
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 3.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 73% of the 108.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 36 miles on I 95 before transitioning to other highways and eventually surface roads. Be prepared for a significant amount of highway cruising, particularly in the initial and middle portions of the trip.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 108.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and 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 Meggett, SC before heading back.
