Origin
Elgin, SC
Morning in Elgin on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, SC to Florence, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elgin, SC to Florence, SC covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, White Pond Road, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.2 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and White Pond Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.2 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and White Pond Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-28-21 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-28-21 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (White Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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S-28-21 / Church Street
Turn right onto S-28-21 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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White Pond Road
At end of road, turn left onto White Pond Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 56.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| White Pond Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 56.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
176 ft
·
12 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto S-28-21
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Church Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto White Pond Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
White Pond Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
7
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
8
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
9
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Elgin, SC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Elgin, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Florence on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 15m 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 Elgin, SC to Florence, SC covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, White Pond Road, West Evans Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Elgin, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-28-21 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (White Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elgin, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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