Trip from Florence, SC to Barnwell, SC

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Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

131 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 9m

10 AM

2h 55m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 56m

5 PM

3h 8m

8 PM

2h 41m

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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city in and county seat of Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Barnwell, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Barnwell, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 $20.49 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

65.5 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Florence, SC to Barnwell, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 47m, 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 26 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 17 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 110.1 miles (US 78 / Heritage Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

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Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

Navigation decision point

110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | US 78 / Heritage Highway

Turn right onto US 78 / Heritage Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

130.9 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

131 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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
Barnwell Road	11.8 mi	20m
Heritage Highway	6.6 mi	9m
Main Highway	3 mi	3m
John C Calhoun Drive	2.5 mi	3m
West Evans Street	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

50 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left

133 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Cheves Street

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.5 mi · 53 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 95 South: Savannah

Merge onto I 95

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward US 301: Orangeburg

Keep slight right at fork

325 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 15; US 301

21 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Calhoun Drive

Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

Continue on US 301; US 601

12 mi · 15 min · Bamberg Road

Continue on US 301; US 601

3.0 mi · 3 min · Main Highway

Turn right onto US 78

6.6 mi · 9 min · Heritage Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 321; SC 70

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Carolina Highway

Turn right onto SC 70

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Hagood Street

Continue on SC 70

12 mi · 20 min · Barnwell Road

Continue on SC 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto SC 70

0.6 mi · 1 min · Allen Street

Turn left onto SC 3

246 ft · 10 sec · Marlboro Avenue

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec

Turn right

220 ft · 16 sec

Arrive at 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 65.5 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 8m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, SC

This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 47m.

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.

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 65.5 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 15m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

66 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 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 Barnwell, SC

The final approach into Barnwell, 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 Barnwell, 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

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 90.3

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

$20.49 one way

$40.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.40	$44.80
premium	$4.70	$24.25	$48.49
diesel	$5.61	$28.92	$57.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.3	$13.75	$6.29
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.46	$5.24
EV Truck/SUV	52.4	$18.34	$8.38

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barnwell, SC

Evening in Barnwell on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

2h 47m 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 Barnwell, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 65.5 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 $20.49 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.