Origin
Cowpens, SC
Afternoon in Cowpens on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
166.4 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Cowpens, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Trip Overview
The drive from Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC covers 166.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m 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, North Main Street, Battleground Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.63 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
83.2 miles from Cowpens, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 166.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Battleground Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mountain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Highway | 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 Cowpens, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Church Street
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Battleground Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Battleground Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 85 North: Charlotte
6
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
8
Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mountain Street
9
Continue on York Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
10
Continue on York Highway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
11
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
12
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
13
Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
14
Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
15
Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
16
Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
19
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Anderson Road
21
Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Catawba River Road
22
Take the exit straight
502 ft
·
9 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
Texaco Road
24
Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
25
Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
26
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
27
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
8 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Pageland Highway
29
Turn right onto Tory Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tory Road
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pearl Street
31
Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
32
Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Hwy 151 Bypass
33
Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 151
34
Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West Bobo Newsome Highway
35
Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
36
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
37
Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
38
Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
39
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
40
Turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
41
Turn slight left
125 ft
·
14 sec
42
At the end of the road, turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
43
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
44
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 83.2 miles from Cowpens, SC, or about 1h 44m 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 83.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 52m
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 Cowpens, 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 Cowpens, SC
This is one driving day of about 166.4 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cowpens, 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 83.2 mi from Cowpens, SC · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.2 miles from Cowpens, 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
$26.63 one way
$53.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.02 | $58.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.56 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.30 | $10.65 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Sunday
Local time
3:05 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
3h 29m 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 Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC covers 166.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, North Main Street, Battleground Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.2 miles from Cowpens, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.63 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 Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cowpens, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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