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Trip from Florence, SC to Forest Acres, SC

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

78.5 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Florence, SC

Samual lim

Downtown Forest Acres, SC, SC

Forest Acres, SC

Abstrakt Xxcellence Studios

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Two Notch Road, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.56 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

39.3 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 78.5 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Two Notch Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

321 ft 128 ft

Total Climb

305 ft

Total Descent

190 ft

Highest Point

321 ft

~67.3 mi in

Elevation Range

193 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Two Notch Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 33m 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 (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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

7
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Two Notch Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 74 Toward US 1: Two Notch Road
9
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 67.8 mi 1h 14m
Two Notch Road 4.3 mi 6m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
North Beltline Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
East Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
Warley Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 67.8 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Forest Acres, 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

68 mi · 1 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 74 Toward US 1: Two Notch Road Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

508 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 1

4.3 mi · 6 min · Two Notch Road
11

Turn left

486 ft · 13 sec
12

Turn slight right onto SC 16

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Beltline Boulevard
13

Arrive at destination

SC 16

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 39.3 miles from Florence, SC, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 78.5 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 47m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Acres, 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 78.5 miles and 1h 33m.

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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 67.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.3 mi from Florence, SC · 47m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

39 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 78.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 miles.

Arriving in Forest Acres, SC

The final approach into Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 78.5
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.56 one way

$25.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.69 $27.38
premium $4.78 $14.77 $29.53
diesel $5.64 $17.44 $34.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.99 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 56 minutes ago

Origin

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

S 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Forest Acres, SC

Evening in Forest Acres on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

S 6 mph 0% chance 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

3 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

1h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Forest Acres, SC covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Two Notch Road, West Evans Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 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 $12.56 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 1h 33m 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 (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florence, SC to Forest Acres, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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