Origin
Sumter, SC
Late night in Sumter on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumter, SC to Red Bank, 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 20m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Red Bank, SC
Arthur Shuraev
Trip Overview
This 60.9-mile drive from Sumter, SC to Red Bank, SC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. You'll be spending most of your time on US 76, which forms the longest stretch of the drive at 32.5 miles. This straightforward trip requires no overnight stays and is perfect for a short hop between these South Carolina locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 32.5 mi | 39m |
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Two Notch Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Augusta Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Lake Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 32.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter, SC and Red Bank, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 26
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kitti Wake Drive
13
Turn right onto Two Notch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Two Notch Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Two Notch Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Two Notch Road
15
Continue on Two Notch Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Two Notch Road
16
Turn left onto SC 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lake Drive
17
Arrive at destination
SC 6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 51.4 — 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.
7
46.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Red Bank, SC
Late night in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
3:34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 60.9-mile trip, with 65% of the drive utilizing major roads. The primary artery for this route is US 76, which offers a continuous stretch of 32.5 miles, providing a consistent driving pace. While the majority is on these main roads, you'll also navigate sections of Broad Street and the William Earle Berne Beltway as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for getting from point A to point B without extensive deviations.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 76 and Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 76 Business / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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.
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.
On the drive from Sumter, SC to Red Bank, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
38.5 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Red Bank, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 Red Bank, 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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