Origin
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Friday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Latta, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
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Latta, SC
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, SC to Latta, SC covers 24.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, SC 917, North Irby Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 24.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and SC 917. The longest continuous stretch is about 12 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SC 917. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SC 38: Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 38: Marion
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12 mi | 12m |
| SC 917 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Irby Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| TV Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| SC 38 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Lucas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Latta, 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
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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SC 38: Marion
12
Merge onto SC 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 38
13
Turn left onto SC 917
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
SC 917
14
Arrive at destination
SC 917
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Latta, SC
Late night in Latta on Friday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35m 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 Latta, SC covers 24.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, SC 917, North Irby 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 12.3 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 $3.85 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 24.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Florence, SC to Latta, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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