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 Burnettown, SC
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
142.6 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
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.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Burnettown, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Traveling from Florence to Burnettown is a straightforward 142.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 47 minutes. Since this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel within South Carolina. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major routes like the J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Columbia Highway North. Because the entire route remains within the Southeast region, the transition between these two South Carolina towns feels consistent and familiar.
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
71.3 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 87% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 119.5 miles along the J Strom Thurmond Freeway. While the path starts with high-speed highway segments, you will eventually transition onto the Columbia Highway North and Jefferson Davis Highway as you near your destination. Expect a reliable, consistent road surface that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical turns. It is a no-nonsense commute that lets you cover significant ground across the state in under three hours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 119.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Columbia Highway North. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Florence, SC to Burnettown, SC is easy. At 2h 47m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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
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
5
124.2 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Aiken
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 119.5 mi | 2h 13m |
| Columbia Highway North | 6 mi | 6m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| University Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Robert M Bell Parkway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Rutland Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 119.5 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Burnettown, SC.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
8 sec
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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
120 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
9
Turn straight onto US 1
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia Highway North
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
York Street Northeast
11
Turn right onto SC 118; US 78 Truck
171 ft
·
2 sec
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Rudy Mason Parkway
12
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Drive
13
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck; SC 19 Truck
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
University Parkway
14
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck; SC 19 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M Bell Parkway
15
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
16
Continue on US 1; US 78
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
17
Turn left onto S-2-254
390 ft
·
9 sec
·
Langley Dam Road
18
Continue on S-2-254
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Langley Dam Road
19
Turn right onto Carline Road
465 ft
·
14 sec
·
Carline Road
20
Turn left onto Cross Over Road
366 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cross Over Road
21
Turn right onto SC 421
332 ft
·
6 sec
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Augusta Road
22
Arrive at destination
SC 421
Trip Plan
Planning for this 142.6-mile drive is simple since the duration is well under three hours. Because you only need to account for one stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. To keep your travel stress-free, aim to fuel up before hitting the longer 119.5-mile stretch of the J Strom Thurmond Freeway to ensure you have a buffer for the $23 estimated cost. Since this is a highway-heavy route, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move from the freeway onto the Jefferson Davis Highway. Being prepared for these transitions will help you maintain a steady, comfortable pace until you reach Burnettown.
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 71.3 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.5 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 71.3 miles or 1h 24m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnettown, 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 142.6 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 119.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.3 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 71.3 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.5 miles.
Arriving in Burnettown, SC
The final approach into Burnettown, 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 Burnettown, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.82 one way
$45.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.87 | $49.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.82 | $53.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.48 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.13 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Burnettown, SC
Evening in Burnettown on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
71 mi in
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 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 Burnettown, SC covers 142.6 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Columbia Highway North, Jefferson Davis 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 71.3 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 $22.82 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 Burnettown, SC is easy. At 2h 47m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Burnettown, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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