Origin
Five Forks, SC
Afternoon in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Forks, SC to Conway, SC
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
224.2 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Conway, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Five Forks to Conway, expect a journey covering 224.2 miles across South Carolina. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 4 hours and 29 minutes, making it an efficient day trip that fits well into a single day of travel. Budget roughly $36 for fuel to cover the distance as you head toward the coast. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the climate and terrain remain consistent throughout your transit. Because the route is straightforward and manageable, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your travel spent on major interstates and highways. You will primarily navigate via I-20, I-26, and US 501 Business, providing a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 79.4 miles along I-20, which allows for steady cruising. As you move away from Five Forks and transition toward Conway, the road character remains largely uniform, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding local paths. It is a functional, direct route designed to get you to your destination with minimal navigation stress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 79.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Scuffletown Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 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 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: 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.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Scuffletown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
33.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / slight right lanes.
7
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
88.9 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
168.3 mi into trip
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~3h 14m in
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US 76 / West Palmetto Street
Turn left onto US 76 / West Palmetto Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 79.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 26 | 55.2 mi | 1h |
| US 501 Business | 28.9 mi | 35m |
| West Palmetto Street | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| SC 14 | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| Scuffletown Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| SC 576 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 418 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Conway, SC.
1
Start on this road
264 ft
·
22 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Scuffletown Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto SC 418
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 418
4
Continue on Gulliver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Gulliver Street
5
Continue on SC 418
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Knight Street
6
Turn left onto SC 14
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
7
Continue on SC 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurens Road
8
Take the ramp onto SC 14
21 mi
·
22 min
·
SC 14
Use the none / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 26
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 26
Use the none / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 20
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 20
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto US 76
23 mi
·
32 min
·
West Palmetto Street
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on SC 576
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
14
Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 501; US 701
356 ft
·
19 sec
·
Church Street
16
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
9th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
19
Turn left onto SC 905
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
4th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 29-minute trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-20 and I-26. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since you will be spending the vast majority of your time on highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 79.4-mile interstate stint to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service exits. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel. Always check your tire pressure before leaving, as the sustained highway speeds will demand a reliable vehicle setup.
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 112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, SC
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Five Forks, 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 20 for about 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.1 mi from Five Forks, SC · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.
Arriving in Conway, SC
The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, 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
$35.88 one way
$71.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.17 | $84.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.54 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.39 | $14.35 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Conway, SC
Afternoon in Conway on Sunday
Local time
4:12 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Five Forks, SC to Conway, SC covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 26, US 501 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 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 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Five Forks, SC to Conway, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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