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Trip from Five Forks, SC to Florence, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

171.4 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Five Forks, SC, SC

Five Forks, SC

Wilawan Pantukang

county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Five Forks, SC to Florence, SC covers 171.4 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, I 26, SC 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.80 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

85.7 miles from Five Forks, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 171.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 171.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 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 17 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 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Scuffletown Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Navigation decision point; 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Scuffletown Road

At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road

Navigation decision point

5
33.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
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 | ~1h 45m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
171.4 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 79.3 mi 1h 29m
I 26 55.2 mi 1h
SC 14 21.2 mi 22m
Scuffletown Road 7 mi 12m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
State Highway 418 2 mi 3m
South Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Laurens Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 79.3 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Florence, SC.

1

Start on this road

264 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road

7.0 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road
3

Turn right onto SC 418

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418
4

Continue on Gulliver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gulliver Street
5

Continue on SC 418

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Knight Street
6

Turn left onto SC 14

1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 26

55 mi · 1 hr · I 26
Use the slight right lane.
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 straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
13

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warley Street
14

Turn left onto West Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Cheves Street
15

Turn right

133 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn right

50 ft · 3 sec
17

Arrive at 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 85.7 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 38 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m

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 Five Forks, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 171.4 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.7 mi from Five Forks, SC · 1h 41m into the drive

town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Andrews, SC

86 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

Greenwood, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Andrews, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Five Forks, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 100.5
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.80 one way

$53.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.31 $58.61
premium $4.70 $31.72 $63.44
diesel $5.61 $37.84 $75.69

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: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.00 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.00 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.00 $10.97

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Five Forks, SC

Night in Five Forks on Friday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Night in Florence on Friday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

89°F

Saint Andrews, SC

86 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 21m 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 Five Forks, SC to Florence, SC covers 171.4 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, I 26, SC 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.7 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 $26.80 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Navigation decision point; 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 Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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