Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
8:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Clover, SC
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
128.9 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
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
Clover, SC
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, SC to Clover, SC covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pine Avenue, Governor James G Martin Freeway, East Bobo Newsome Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on Pine Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.63 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.5 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Florence, SC to Clover, SC covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pine Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
811 ft
133 ft
Total Climb
1,055 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~128.9 mi in
Elevation Range
678 ft
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 128.9 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; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
90.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 253
Toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
7
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 485 South: Pineville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 485 South: Pineville
7
108.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward NC 49: South Tryon Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward NC 49: South Tryon Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Florence, SC to Clover, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Huntersville along the way.
Huntersville
90.1 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Avenue | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| East Bobo Newsome Highway | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| US 601 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 151 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Independence Boulevard | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 557 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Tryon Street | 5.5 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pine Avenue
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Clover, SC.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
44 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn right
23 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn slight right
160 ft
·
17 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Church Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Lucas Street
7
Continue on US 52
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 52
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Governor Williams Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Turn left onto SC 34; SC 151
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
11
Continue on SC 34; SC 151
15 mi
·
21 min
·
East Bobo Newsome Highway
12
Continue on SC 151
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
13
Continue on SC 151
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pine Avenue
14
Continue on SC 151
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 151
15
Continue on SC 151
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
16
Continue on US 601
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 601
Use the none lane.
17
At end of road, turn slight left onto US 74; US 601
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 74
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 253
Toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 485 South: Pineville
Use the none lane.
21
Merge onto I 485
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on I 485
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 1
Toward NC 49: South Tryon Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto NC 49
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South Tryon Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on NC 49
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on SC 49
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SC 49
27
Continue on SC 557
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 557
Use the none lane.
28
Turn right onto SC 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 55 East
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Street
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on Kings Mountain Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kings Mountain Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Church Street
299 ft
·
9 sec
·
Church Street
32
Turn right onto Guinn Street
520 ft
·
25 sec
·
Guinn Street
33
Turn right onto US 321
346 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street West
34
Arrive at destination
US 321
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clover, 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 128.9 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 Pine Avenue for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64.5 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clover, SC
The final approach into Clover, 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 Clover, 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
$20.63 one way
$41.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Clover, SC
Evening in Clover on Sunday
Local time
8:48 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
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 Clover, SC covers 128.9 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 Pine Avenue, Governor James G Martin Freeway, East Bobo Newsome Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 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 $20.63 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 128.9 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; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Clover, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Huntersville along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 133 ft to 811 ft elevation with about 1,055 ft of total climbing.
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