Origin
Awendaw, SC
Late night in Awendaw on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Awendaw, SC to Florence, SC
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
113.4 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Awendaw, SC
Junior Bastos
Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Awendaw, SC to Florence, SC covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, US Highway 521, South Ron McNair Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Awendaw, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Awendaw, SC to Florence, SC covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 74.4 miles in near SC 261 / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 74.4 miles (SC 261 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 52 / North Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 113.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
74.4 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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SC 261 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SC 261 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.5 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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US 52 / North Williamsburg County Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 52 / North Williamsburg County Highway
Navigation decision point
5
113.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
113.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
113.4 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| US Highway 521 | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| South Ron McNair Boulevard | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| North Williamsburg County Highway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Highmarket Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Georgetown Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| South Irby Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 31.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Awendaw, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on US 17
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 17
2
Turn left onto US 521
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Highmarket Street
3
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Highway
4
Continue on US 521 Bus
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgetown Highway
5
Continue on US 521 Bus
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on US 521
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 521
7
Turn right onto SC 377
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto SC 261
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto County Road S-45-186
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastland Avenue
10
Turn left onto Dennis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dennis Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Williamsburg County Highway
12
Continue on US 52
15 mi
·
24 min
·
South Ron McNair Boulevard
13
Continue on US 52
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Irby Street
14
Turn right onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Boulevard
15
Turn left onto South Church Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Church Street
16
Turn left
57 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
18
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Awendaw, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Awendaw, 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 Awendaw, SC
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Awendaw, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Awendaw, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Awendaw, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, SC
The final approach into Florence, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florence, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.73 one way
$35.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
2h 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Awendaw, SC to Florence, SC covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, US Highway 521, South Ron McNair Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Awendaw, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.4 miles (SC 261 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 52 / North Williamsburg County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 113.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Awendaw, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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