Trip from Bishopville, SC to Florence, SC

Drive Time

39m

Distance

30 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Photo: Samual lim

Trip Overview

The drive from Bishopville, SC to Florence, SC covers 30 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Church Street, Wisacky Highway, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15 miles from Bishopville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 30 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Church Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wisacky Highway 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: East Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

46 ft · 7 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Church Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
3

Continue on Wisacky Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Wisacky Highway
4

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge slight left

23 mi · 26 min
6

Turn left onto West Evans Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
7

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warley Street
8

Turn left onto West Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Cheves Street
9

Turn right

131 ft · 12 sec
10

Turn right

49 ft · 4 sec
11

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15 miles from Bishopville, SC, or about 19m 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 30 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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 Bishopville, 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 Bishopville, SC

This is one driving day of about 30 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bishopville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15 mi from Bishopville, SC · 19m into the drive

Downtown Fayetteville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

15 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15 miles from Bishopville, 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

$4.68 one way

$9.36 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.23 $10.46
premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.29
diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (60% 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

Bishopville, SC

Morning in Bishopville on Saturday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Morning in Florence on Saturday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Fayetteville, NC

15 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

39m 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 Bishopville, SC to Florence, SC covers 30 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, Wisacky Highway, West Evans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Bishopville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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.

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