Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennettsville, SC
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Florence, SC
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The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Florence, SC covers 38.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Governor Williams Highway, US 15, West Lucas Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on North Governor Williams Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Governor Williams Highway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| US 15 | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| West Lucas Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Liberty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville, SC and Florence, SC.
Start on West Market Street
Turn left onto North Liberty Street
Turn right onto SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business
Turn straight onto US 15; US 401
Continue on US 52; US 401
Continue on US 52
Continue on South Church Street
Turn right
Turn slight left
At end of road, turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Bennettsville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bennettsville on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Florence on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
74°F
Darlington, SC
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
38.8 mi in 52m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: North Governor Williams Highway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Liberty Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 52m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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