Trip from Blacksburg, SC to Florence, SC

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

144.9 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Florence, SC covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on York Road, York Highway, Kings Creek Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.60 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

72.5 miles from Blacksburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 144.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
York Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
York Road Unavailable Refreshing
York Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Kings Creek Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Black Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Alexander Love Highway Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Heckle Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Albright Road Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: York Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cherokee Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cherokee Street
2

Turn right onto York Road

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road
3

Continue on York Highway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway
4

Continue on York Road

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road
5

Continue on Kings Creek Drive

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
6

Continue on Black Highway

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
7

Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
8

Continue on York Highway

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway
9

Continue on West Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

3.4 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard
11

At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
12

Continue on East Main Street

0.8 mi · 57 sec · East Main Street
13

Continue on South Anderson Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · South Anderson Road
14

Continue on Catawba River Road

8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
15

Take the exit straight

502 ft · 9 sec
16

Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

486 ft · 12 sec · Texaco Road
17

Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway
18

Continue on Lancaster Bypass

5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
19

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
20

Keep slight right

276 ft · 8 sec
21

Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

19 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
22

Turn right onto Tory Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Tory Road
23

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

453 ft · 9 sec · Pearl Street
24

Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
25

Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

18 mi · 20 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
26

Continue on State Highway 151

5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
27

Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

15 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
28

Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

4.7 mi · 5 min · Harry Byrd Highway
29

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
30

Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
31

Continue on West Lucas Street

4.6 mi · 7 min · West Lucas Street
32

Continue on South Church Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Church Street
33

Turn right

59 ft · 4 sec
34

Turn slight left

125 ft · 14 sec
35

At the end of the road, turn left

46 ft · 5 sec
36

Turn right

49 ft · 4 sec
37

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Blacksburg, SC, or about 1h 31m 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 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 29m

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 Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, SC

This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blacksburg, 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 72.5 mi from Blacksburg, SC · 1h 31m 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 72.5 miles from Blacksburg, 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

$22.60 one way

$45.19 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.27 $50.53
premium $4.78 $27.26 $54.51
diesel $5.62 $32.08 $64.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.21 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

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

Blacksburg, SC

Morning in Blacksburg on Saturday

Local time

9:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Morning in Florence on Saturday

Local time

9:02 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

3h 2m 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 Blacksburg, SC to Florence, SC covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are York Road, York Highway, Kings Creek Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.5 miles from Blacksburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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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