Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Blackville, SC
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Blackville, SC
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Florence to Blackville covers 125.1 miles across South Carolina’s Southeast region. Expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes, making this a very manageable trip to complete in a single day. You will navigate a mix of major interstates and secondary roads, with a fuel budget of about $20 to get you to your destination. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, this straightforward drive offers a reliable connection between these two South Carolina locales.
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
62.5 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Your journey features a mixed-road profile, starting with a significant stint on I-95 before transitioning to Five Chop Road and Bamberg Road. With 53% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter a shift from high-speed interstate travel to more localized driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, where you will cover 63.6 miles of the total distance. As you exit the interstate, the character of the drive changes significantly, requiring you to adjust to the pace of local thoroughfares. This transition provides a clear contrast between the efficiency of the highway and the slower, more deliberate nature of the state roads that lead you into Blackville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 12 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 125.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 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
5
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 15; US 301 / Five Chop Road
Merge onto US 15; US 301 / Five Chop Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
110.1 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 78 / Heritage Highway
Turn right onto US 78 / Heritage Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dexter Street | 1.9 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 Blackville, 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
·
2 min
·
West David H McLeod Boulevard
7
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
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 right onto US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
19
Continue on US 78
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dexter Street
20
Turn right onto SC 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Solomon Blatt Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
SC 3
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since this 125.1-mile trip is easily tackled in one go. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your 2-hour and 34-minute drive remains consistent, especially when navigating the transition from I-95 to smaller roads. You should factor in at least one stop to break up the journey, which helps keep you alert as you shift from the highway grind to the local segments. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $20, it is wise to fill up before leaving Florence to avoid any unexpected stops. Keep a close eye on your navigation when you move from the interstate onto Five Chop Road, as the shift in speed limits and road types requires your full attention.
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 62.5 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 12m 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 62.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackville, 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 125.1 miles and 2h 34m.
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 62.5 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
Arriving in Blackville, SC
The final approach into Blackville, 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 Blackville, 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
$20.02 one way
$40.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.53 | $47.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Blackville, SC
Evening in Blackville on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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 34m 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 Blackville, SC covers 125.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 62.5 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 $20.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 Blackville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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