Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Bishopville, SC
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Bishopville, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 29.8-mile trip from Florence to Bishopville is an efficient choice. Lasting roughly 39 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stops. Budgeting about $5 for fuel will easily cover your transit between these two South Carolina locales. You will primarily navigate via the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, West Evans Street, and Wisacky Highway to complete the connection. Given the short duration and straightforward logistics, this route offers a practical way to move between these points without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.9 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, which provides a 21.7-mile uninterrupted stretch that keeps the pace steady. The transition from the freeway onto local roads like West Evans Street and Wisacky Highway marks a shift in the drive’s rhythm as you approach your destination. While the route is functional and direct, the consistent highway segments ensure you make quick work of the distance. You will find that the road maintains a predictable character throughout the short transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and West Evans Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Cheves Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Turn left onto S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Navigation decision point
8
26.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
Take the exit toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 120
Toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Florence, SC to Bishopville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Elliott along the way.
Elliott
26.4 mi in
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~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wisacky Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Church Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 21.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Bishopville, 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
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West Evans Street
6
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi
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2 min
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West David H McLeod Boulevard
7
Continue on I 20 Bus
22 mi
·
23 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 120
Toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SC 341
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Wisacky Highway
10
Continue on SC 341
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Church Street
11
Turn right onto US 15; SC 34; SC 341
47 ft
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0 sec
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North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 15; SC 34; SC 341
Trip Plan
Because this is a brief 39-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the entire 29.8 miles in one go. Keep in mind that with $5 allocated for fuel, you should be set for the round trip if you start with a full tank in Florence. Use the initial 21.7-mile stretch on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway to settle in, but stay alert as you navigate the final transition onto Wisacky Highway. This route's simplicity is its biggest advantage, allowing you to focus on your arrival in Bishopville without worrying about complex navigation or frequent roadside breaks.
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 14.9 miles from Florence, SC, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 29.8 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bishopville, 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 29.8 miles and 39m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Florence, SC · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bishopville, SC
The final approach into Bishopville, 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 Bishopville, 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
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Bishopville, SC
Evening in Bishopville on Sunday
Local time
5:32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 Bishopville, SC covers 29.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, West Evans Street, Wisacky Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.77 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 is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Bishopville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Elliott along the way.
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