Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lugoff, SC
Renan Braz
Florence, SC to Lugoff, SC is 58.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Highway 601 South, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it an easy choice for a quick journey. Given its short duration and highway focus, it’s ideal for a single-day trip where you want to get to your destination efficiently.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 50.3 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience on these well-maintained highways, with minimal distractions. The route is designed for steady progress, allowing you to cover the 58.5 miles with relative ease.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and West Evans Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 601: Lugoff, Saint Matthews
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Lugoff, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Matthews along the way.
Saint Matthews
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 50.3 mi | 54m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Highway 601 South | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ridgeway Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Lugoff, SC.
Start on this road
Turn left
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Turn left onto S-21-31
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
Continue on I 20 Bus
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 601
Turn straight onto US 1; US 601
Turn left onto SC 34
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Florence, SC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lugoff, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.83 | $21.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lugoff on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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