Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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South Sumter, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Cheves Street, Warley Street, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.40 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
23.7 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Cheves Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Cheves Street | — | — |
| Warley Street | — | — |
| West Evans Street | — | — |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | — | — |
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| US 378 | — | — |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Cheves Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and South Sumter, SC.
1
Start on the route
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
131 ft
·
15 sec
3
At the end of the 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 West Evans Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
6
Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West David H McLeod Boulevard
7
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
11
Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right
292 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nort Pike East
15
Turn left onto Florence Highway
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Florence Highway
16
Continue on East Liberty Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Liberty Street
17
Turn left onto South Lafayette Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafayette Drive
18
Turn right onto East Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Fulton Street
19
Turn left onto Manning Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Manning Avenue
20
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Atlantic Street
21
Turn right onto Branch Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Branch Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 23.7 miles from Florence, SC, or about 30m into the drive.
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 10 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Sumter, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Florence, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, SC
This is one driving day of about 47.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Florence, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Sumter, SC
The final approach into South Sumter, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.40 one way
$14.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Sumter, SC
Evening in South Sumter on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 South Sumter, SC covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Cheves Street, Warley Street, West Evans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 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 $7.40 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.
The drive from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, SC to South Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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