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Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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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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Seven Oaks, SC
Phil Evenden
The drive from Florence, SC to Seven Oaks, SC covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, West Evans Street, Bush River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.68 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
42.7 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 85.5 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and West Evans Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
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
This is a straightforward 1h 43m 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 Bush River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Banbury Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 78.3 mi | 1h 27m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bush River Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tram Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Banbury Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Seven Oaks, 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
Turn right onto Bush River Road
Continue on Tram Road
Turn left onto Brookshire Drive
Turn left onto Banbury Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 51m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seven Oaks, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Florence, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 85.5 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Florence, SC · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.3 miles.
The final approach into Seven Oaks, 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 Seven Oaks, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.68 one way
$27.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| premium | $4.78 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Seven Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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