Origin
Cherryvale, SC
Evening in Cherryvale on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherryvale, SC to Florence, SC
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryvale, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Trip Overview
The drive from Cherryvale, SC to Florence, SC covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Robert E Graham Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 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
27 miles from Cherryvale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cherryvale, SC to Florence, SC covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 24.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North St Pauls Church Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North St Pauls Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 20 Bus | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North St Pauls Church Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Dorsey Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dorsey Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North St Pauls Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; US 378
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
5
Continue on US 378
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
9
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
10
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
11
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Warley Street
12
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
13
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
15
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27 miles from Cherryvale, SC, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Cherryvale, 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 Cherryvale, SC
This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cherryvale, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 24.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Cherryvale, SC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Cherryvale, 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
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.00 | $23.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Cherryvale, SC to Florence, SC covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Robert E Graham Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Cherryvale, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.64 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cherryvale, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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