Trip from Belvedere, SC to Florence, SC

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

144 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Photo: Samual lim

Trip Overview

The drive from Belvedere, SC to Florence, SC covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carmel Street, Edgefield Road, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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

72 miles from Belvedere, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 144 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carmel Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carmel Street Unavailable Refreshing
Edgefield Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Evans Street Unavailable Refreshing
Warley Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Cheves Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Carmel Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere, SC and Florence, SC.

1

Start on the route

36 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right

79 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto Carmel Street

118 ft · 7 sec · Carmel Street
4

Turn right onto Edgefield Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Edgefield Road
5

Take the exit right

0.6 mi · 1 min
6

Merge slight left

138 mi · 2 hr 34 min
7

Turn left onto West Evans Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
8

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warley Street
9

Turn left onto West Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Cheves Street
10

Turn right

131 ft · 12 sec
11

Turn right

49 ft · 4 sec
12

Arrive at your 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 72 miles from Belvedere, SC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 23m 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 Belvedere, 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 Belvedere, SC

This is one driving day of about 144 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belvedere, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72 mi from Belvedere, SC · 1h 23m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

72 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72 miles from Belvedere, 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

$22.46 one way

$44.91 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.11 $50.22
premium $4.78 $27.09 $54.18
diesel $5.62 $31.88 $63.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.2 0 $15.12 $6.91
Efficient EV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76
EV Truck/SUV 57.6 0 $20.16 $9.22

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Belvedere, SC

Morning in Belvedere on Saturday

Local time

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Morning in Florence on Saturday

Local time

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Charlotte, NC

72 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

2 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 47m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belvedere, SC to Florence, SC covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmel Street, Edgefield Road, West Evans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72 miles from Belvedere, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 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.

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