Origin
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Oakland, 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
19m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Oakland, SC
Robert So
Trip Overview
This brief 13-mile journey from Sumter, SC to Oakland, SC, will only take you about 19 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it's a straightforward local route perfect for a quick trip within the Southeast region. Plan for a minimal fuel cost of around $2 for this short drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. It's a simple, direct path that gets you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frierson Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Camden Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Rhodes Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frierson Road
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Oakland, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
5
Continue on US 521
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
6
Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Frierson Road
7
Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhodes Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rhodes Avenue
9
Continue on Rhodes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rhodes Avenue
10
Turn left onto SC 441
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Peach Orchard Road
11
Arrive at destination
SC 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.8 — 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.
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Frierson Road
Turn left onto Frierson Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rhodes Avenue
Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Rhodes Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road
Turn left onto SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oakland, SC
Morning in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 the entirety of this 13-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Frierson Road. You'll navigate using main roads such as Frierson Road, Thomas Sumter Highway, and Broad Street. This route offers a consistent local road experience, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments rather than cruising on high-speed highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Frierson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 8.8 miles (Frierson Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (Rhodes Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 19m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Frierson 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 0.2 miles (US 76 Business / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Frierson Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (Rhodes Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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