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Trip from Florence, SC to Hampton, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

139.1 mi

224 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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Downtown Hampton, SC, SC

Hampton, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Hampton, SC covers 139.1 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Sniders Highway, Charleston Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.75 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

69.5 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 106.7 mi 1h 54m
Sniders Highway 16.7 mi 29m
Charleston Highway 4.3 mi 7m
Walterboro Highway 3.7 mi 6m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Elm Street East 1.5 mi 2m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
East Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 106.7 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Hampton, 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

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward SC 63: Varnville, Hampton
11

Turn slight right onto SC 63

17 mi · 29 min · Sniders Highway
12

Continue on SC 63

3.7 mi · 6 min · Walterboro Highway
13

Turn right onto SC 363

4.3 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway
14

Turn right onto US 278; SC 363

1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street East
15

Turn left onto Helen Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Helen Street
16

Arrive at destination

Helen Street

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 69.5 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 31 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, 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 139.1 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 I 95 for about 106.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Holly Hill, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly Hill, SC

70 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

Timmonsville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manning, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.5 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 I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Serpent Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.5

Vance, South Carolina

+18034921500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 112.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
112.1 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward SC 63: Varnville, Hampton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 63: Varnville, Hampton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.75 one way

$43.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.78 $47.57
premium $4.70 $25.74 $51.49
diesel $5.61 $30.71 $61.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.7 0 $14.61 $6.68
Efficient EV 34.8 0 $12.17 $5.56
EV Truck/SUV 55.6 0 $19.47 $8.90

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Florence, SC

Afternoon in Florence on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, SC

Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Holly Hill, SC

70 mi in

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

1 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

2h 52m 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.

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 62.3
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

139.1 mi in 2h 52m, mostly highway — 106.7 mi of that is on I 95.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sniders Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Florence, SC to Hampton, SC is easy. At 2h 52m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 139.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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