Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Cane Savannah, SC
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Cane Savannah, SC
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through South Carolina, the 52.9-mile journey from Florence to Cane Savannah is a straightforward trip that takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This drive fits perfectly into a single day, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. By utilizing I-95, the Myrtle Beach Highway, and East Liberty Street, you will transition efficiently between these two locations. Since both points are situated within the Southeast, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout the entire experience.
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 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed interstate travel with local road navigation. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace for the first half of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 24.9-mile run on I-95, where you can settle into a consistent rhythm. As you transition off the interstate and onto the Myrtle Beach Highway and East Liberty Street, the character of the road shifts, demanding more attention to local traffic patterns. Expect a functional drive that moves you quickly from the interstate environment into the local surroundings of Cane Savannah.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 24.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 52.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 14 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
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
5
43.9 mi into trip
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~55m in
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US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Florence, SC to Cane Savannah, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.
Turbeville
30.4 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| East Liberty Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Wedgefield Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Cane Savannah, 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
·
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
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
11
Merge onto US 378
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
13
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
15
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
16
Continue on US 76 Business
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Liberty Street
17
Turn right onto SC 763
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wedgefield Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SC 763
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wedgefield Road
19
Continue on SC 763
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wedgefield Road
20
Arrive at destination
SC 763
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility. You should find the pace manageable enough that you won't need to plan for any formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Florence is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $8 budget. Since this route involves a mix of interstate and local roads, be prepared for the transition in speed limits as you exit I-95. A practical tip for this specific drive is to monitor the traffic flow on the Myrtle Beach Highway portion, as road conditions can change once you leave the interstate corridor. Focus on timing your departure to avoid peak local congestion to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 11 minute travel time.
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 26.5 miles from Florence, SC, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 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 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cane Savannah, 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 52.9 miles and 1h 11m.
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 I 95 for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Florence, SC · 33m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cane Savannah, SC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
Cane Savannah, SC
Evening in Cane Savannah on Sunday
Local time
5:16 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
1h 11m 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 Cane Savannah, SC covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, East Liberty Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.47 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 52.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 Cane Savannah, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.
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