Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Dillon, SC
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Dillon, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through South Carolina, the trip from Florence to Dillon is a straightforward 29.4-mile journey. You can easily complete this drive in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path connects two cities within the Southeast region, ensuring the cultural landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. Because of the short distance and simple logistics, this trip offers excellent flexibility for your schedule.
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
14.7 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience as 78% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like North Irby Street and TV Road before merging onto the main artery of I-95. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 20.9-mile stretch on the interstate, providing a consistent, high-speed pace. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the transition from city streets to the open highway is seamless. You should anticipate a steady, predictable ride that prioritizes efficiency over technical curves.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and North Irby Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
0.1 mi into trip
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~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.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
Towns Along This Route
Between Florence, SC and Dillon, SC, road signs point toward Bingham and Brownsville.
Bingham
26.8 mi in
|
~33m
Brownsville
26.8 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| North Irby Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| TV Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 34 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Lucas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 301 | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Dillon, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lucas Street
7
Turn right onto North Irby Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Irby Street
8
Continue on TV Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
TV Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
10
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
12
Turn slight right onto SC 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 34
13
Continue on SC 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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West Main Street
14
Turn right onto US 301; US 501
24 ft
·
0 sec
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US 301; US 501
15
Arrive at destination
US 301; US 501
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 37-minute run, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility; you can easily fit this into a morning or afternoon window without needing to worry about complex timing. Because there are zero required stops along the way, you can maintain a steady rhythm once you clear the initial local streets. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Florence, though with a $5 cost estimate, the financial impact is minimal. A helpful tip for this route is to prioritize your transition onto I-95 early, as that 20.9-mile stretch is where you will make the most progress toward Dillon.
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 14.7 miles from Florence, SC, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 29.4 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dillon, 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 29.4 miles and 37m.
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 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Florence, SC · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dillon, SC
The final approach into Dillon, 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 Dillon, 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
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dillon, SC
Evening in Dillon on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
28 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
37m 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 Dillon, SC covers 29.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, North Irby Street, TV Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 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 $4.71 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 straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Florence, SC and Dillon, SC, road signs point toward Bingham and Brownsville.
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