Origin
Boiling Springs, SC
Afternoon in Boiling Springs on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boiling Springs, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC covers 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allen Street, Main Street, SC 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.02 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
70.4 miles from Boiling Springs, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 140.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allen Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| SC 70 | — | — |
| Denmark Road | — | — |
| Hagood Street | — | — |
| Carolina Highway | — | — |
| Heritage Highway | — | — |
| Main Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Allen Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Boiling Springs Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Boiling Springs Road
2
Turn left
6.2 mi
·
11 min
3
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
4 min
4
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
SC 70
7
Continue on Denmark Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Denmark Road
8
Continue on Hagood Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hagood Street
9
Turn left onto Carolina Highway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Carolina Highway
10
Turn right onto Heritage Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Heritage Highway
11
Turn left onto Main Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
12
Continue on Bamberg Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
13
Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
14
Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
15
Turn right onto Five Chop Road
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
17
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 Business East: Florence
19
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
20
Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
21
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
22
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
23
Turn right
131 ft
·
12 sec
24
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
25
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 70.4 miles from Boiling Springs, SC, or about 1h 32m 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
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 Boiling Springs, 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 Boiling Springs, SC
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Boiling Springs, 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 70.4 mi from Boiling Springs, SC · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Boiling Springs, 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
$22.02 one way
$44.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.07 | $48.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
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: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florence, SC
Afternoon in Florence on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, SC
70 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
25 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
3h 4m 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 Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC covers 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allen Street, Main Street, SC 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Boiling Springs, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.02 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.
The drive from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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