Origin
Blackville, SC
Evening in Blackville on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackville, SC to Florence, SC
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 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 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackville, SC
Kelly
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackville, SC to Florence, SC covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 $20.02 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
62.6 miles from Blackville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blackville, SC to Florence, SC covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m, 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 19 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 78 / Dexter Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 78 / Dexter Street
Turn left onto US 78 / Dexter Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Turn left onto US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Navigation decision point
5
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dexter Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 3
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Solomon Blatt Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 78
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dexter Street
3
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
4
Continue on US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
6
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
7
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
8
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
9
Turn right onto US 301
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 15; US 301
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
13
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
14
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
15
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
16
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
17
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
19
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 62.6 miles from Blackville, SC, or about 1h 21m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 4m
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 Blackville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Blackville, SC
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blackville, 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 62.6 mi from Blackville, SC · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 62.6 miles from Blackville, 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
$20.02 one way
$40.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.53 | $47.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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 34m 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 Blackville, SC to Florence, SC covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 62.6 miles from Blackville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.02 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 is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blackville, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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