Trip from Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

113.5 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Florence, SC

Samual lim

Downtown Awendaw, SC, SC

Awendaw, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Cheves Street, South Irby Street, Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.16 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

56.7 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 113.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Cheves 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 Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Cheves Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Irby Street Unavailable Refreshing
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
North Williamsburg County Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Dennis Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Eastland Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Cheves Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

49 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn left

131 ft · 15 sec
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Cheves Street
4

Turn left onto South Irby Street

11 mi · 16 min · South Irby Street
5

Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

15 mi · 24 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
6

Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

11 mi · 13 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
7

Turn left onto Dennis Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Dennis Avenue
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastland Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Eastland Avenue
9

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street
10

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

6.1 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
11

Turn left onto US Highway 521

17 mi · 19 min · US Highway 521
12

Continue on West Main Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on Georgetown Highway

7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway
14

Continue on Highmarket Street

9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
15

Keep slight right to continue on Highmarket Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Highmarket Street
16

Turn right onto North Fraser Street

32 mi · 39 min · North Fraser Street
17

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 13 sec
18

Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 17m 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Awendaw, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, SC

This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, 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 56.7 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Fayetteville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

57 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

Mount Pleasant, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Awendaw, SC

The final approach into Awendaw, 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 Awendaw, 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

$18.16 one way

$36.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.79 $39.58
premium $4.78 $21.35 $42.70
diesel $5.64 $25.22 $50.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.92 $5.45
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.89 $7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Florence, SC

Afternoon in Florence on Monday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Awendaw, SC

Afternoon in Awendaw on Monday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

1 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

2h 35m 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 Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Cheves Street, South Irby Street, Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Florence, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.16 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.
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 Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, SC to Awendaw, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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