Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Florence, SC to Cane Savannah, SC covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Cheves Street, Warley Street, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.5 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 52.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Cheves Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Evans Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 378 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Cane Savannah, SC.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Turn left onto West Evans Street
Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
Take the exit slight right
Continue on Nort Pike East
Turn left onto Florence Highway
Continue on East Liberty Street
Turn right onto Wedgefield Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road
Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 52.9 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cane Savannah, SC than in the middle of the route.
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 52.9 miles and 1h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Florence, SC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 52.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cane Savannah, 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 Cane Savannah, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cane Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Charlotte, NC
26 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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