Origin
Barnwell, SC
Evening in Barnwell on Tuesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnwell, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Five Chop Road, Bamberg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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
65.5 miles from Barnwell, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 46m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 16 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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (SC 3 / Marlboro Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 78 / Heritage Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 3 / Marlboro Avenue
Turn right onto SC 3 / Marlboro Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
14.3 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 78 / Heritage Highway
Turn right onto US 78 / Heritage Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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US 15; US 301
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
62 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 63.6 mi | 1h 8m |
| Five Chop Road | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Denmark Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Heritage Highway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| SC 70 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnwell, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on this road
220 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto SC 3
246 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marlboro Avenue
4
Turn right onto SC 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto SC 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
SC 70
7
Continue on SC 70
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Denmark Road
8
Continue on SC 70
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hagood Street
9
Turn left onto US 321; SC 70
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Carolina Highway
10
Turn right onto US 78
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
12
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
13
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
14
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
15
Turn right onto US 301
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
16
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 15; US 301
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 95
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
19
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
20
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
21
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Warley Street
22
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
23
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
25
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 65.5 miles from Barnwell, SC, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 16m
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 Barnwell, 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 Barnwell, SC
This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barnwell, 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 I 95 for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Barnwell, SC · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.5 miles from Barnwell, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
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
$20.49 one way
$40.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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 46m 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 Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Five Chop Road, Bamberg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Barnwell, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (SC 3 / Marlboro Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 78 / Heritage Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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