Trip from Florence, SC to Cherryvale, SC

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Florence, SC

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Downtown Cherryvale, SC, SC

Cherryvale, SC

Just a Couple Photos

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Cherryvale, SC covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Robert E Graham Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.67 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

27.1 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Florence, SC to Cherryvale, SC covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

170 ft 107 ft

Total Climb

118 ft

Total Descent

86 ft

Highest Point

170 ft

~47.4 mi in

Elevation Range

63 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Cheves Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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
49.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 76; US 378 / Broad Street

Merge onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Florence, SC to Cherryvale, 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
Robert E Graham Freeway 6.4 mi 7m
Broad Street 3.6 mi 5m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
North St Pauls Church Road 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 Cherryvale, 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

6.4 mi · 7 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
13

Merge onto US 76; US 378

3.6 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North St Pauls Church Road
15

Turn right onto Dorsey Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dorsey Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Dorsey Drive

Trip Plan

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 27.1 miles from Florence, SC, or about 34m 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 54.2 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.1 miles or 34m 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 Cherryvale, 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 54.2 miles and 1h 10m.

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 27.1 mi from Florence, SC · 34m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

27 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cherryvale, SC

The final approach into Cherryvale, 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 Cherryvale, 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

$8.67 one way

$17.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.45 $18.90
premium $4.78 $10.20 $20.39
diesel $5.64 $12.04 $24.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 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 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.74 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Sunday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherryvale, SC

Evening in Cherryvale on Sunday

Local time

5:27 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 10m 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 Cherryvale, SC covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Robert E Graham Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Cherryvale, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.

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