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Trip from Florence, SC to Bamberg, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

110.1 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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Downtown Bamberg, SC, SC

Bamberg, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Bamberg, SC covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Five Chop Road, Bamberg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.22 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.

Midpoint

55.1 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Florence, SC to Bamberg, SC covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Cheves Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Warley Street

Turn right onto Warley Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | S-21-31 / West Evans Street

Turn left onto S-21-31 / West Evans Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 95 South: Savannah

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 63.6 mi 1h 8m
Five Chop Road 21.1 mi 26m
Bamberg Road 12.3 mi 15m
Main Highway 3 mi 3m
John C Calhoun Drive 2.5 mi 3m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Old Edisto Drive 1.7 mi 2m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

50 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left

133 ft · 15 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Cheves Street
4

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street
5

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
6

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
7

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.5 mi · 53 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9

Merge onto I 95

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 95
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
11

Keep slight right at fork

325 ft · 8 sec
12

Merge onto US 15; US 301

21 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road
13

Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Calhoun Drive
14

Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
15

Continue on US 301; US 601

12 mi · 15 min · Bamberg Road
16

Continue on US 301; US 601

3.0 mi · 3 min · Main Highway
17

Turn left onto US 78

37 ft · 0 sec · Heritage Highway
18

Arrive at destination

US 78

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bamberg, 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 110.1 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 63.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.1 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 4m into the drive

city in South Carolina, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manning, SC

55 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

Timmonsville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manning, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.

Arriving in Bamberg, SC

The final approach into Bamberg, 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 Bamberg, 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 91.1
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

$17.22 one way

$34.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.83 $37.65
premium $4.70 $20.38 $40.75
diesel $5.61 $24.31 $48.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.56 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.41 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Florence, SC

Late night in Florence on Friday

Local time

5:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bamberg, SC

Late night in Bamberg on Friday

Local time

5:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

25 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

2h 11m 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 Bamberg, SC covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Five Chop Road, Bamberg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.1 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 $17.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Florence, SC to Bamberg, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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