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Trip from Florence, SC to Stateburg, SC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

58.6 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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Downtown Stateburg, SC, SC

Stateburg, SC

Ken Jacobsen

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Stateburg, SC covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.16 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

29.3 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Florence, SC to Stateburg, SC covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 24.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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

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
30.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville

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

Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
5
49.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 76; US 378 / Broad Street

Merge onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Florence, SC to Stateburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.

Turbeville

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 24.9 mi 26m
Myrtle Beach Highway 11.9 mi 15m
Broad Street 8.5 mi 12m
Robert E Graham Freeway 6.4 mi 7m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
North Kings Highway 1.1 mi 1m
East Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 24.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 26 min · I 95
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
11

Merge onto US 378

12 mi · 15 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 378

6.4 mi · 7 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
13

Merge onto US 76; US 378

8.5 mi · 12 min · Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto SC 261

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Kings Highway
15

Arrive at destination

SC 261

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 29.3 miles from Florence, SC, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 13 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.3 miles or 36m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stateburg, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Florence, SC

This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 24.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Florence, SC · 36m into the drive

city in South Carolina, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manning, SC

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Timmonsville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Timmonsville, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stateburg, SC

The final approach into Stateburg, 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

$9.16 one way

$18.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.02 $20.04
premium $4.70 $10.85 $21.69
diesel $5.61 $12.94 $25.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.13 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Evening in Florence on Wednesday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stateburg, SC

Evening in Stateburg on Wednesday

Local time

7:34 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 15m 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 Stateburg, SC covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.16 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 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Stateburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.

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