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Trip from Florence, SC to Summerville, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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town in South Carolina, United States

Summerville, SC

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Trip Overview

This 113.2-mile journey from Florence, SC, to Summerville, SC, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the drive on major interstates like I-95 and I-26, making for a straightforward travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. This drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B within South Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this drive, as 93% of the route utilizes major interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 74.8 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The drive begins on West Evans Street before merging onto the interstate system. While largely focused on efficient travel, there are opportunities to briefly experience local roads before and after the main highway segments. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes speed and directness over varied scenery.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 74.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 113.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

5
80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 86A Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 199A Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
5
113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 74.8 mi 1h 20m
I 26 30.3 mi 32m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
North Main Street 2 mi 3m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
East Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Warley Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 74.8 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 95
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 86A Toward I 26 East: Charleston
11

Merge onto I 26

30 mi · 32 min · I 26
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 199A Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right

92 ft · 6 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just over 2 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You likely won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially during the 74.8-mile stretch on I-95. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is quite manageable, so topping off before you leave Florence or planning a quick stop around the halfway mark should be sufficient. Since this is a predominantly highway drive, aim to leave during off-peak hours to maximize your time on the road and minimize potential traffic delays.

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 56.6 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.8 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 25 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 113.2 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 74.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 5m into the drive

city in South Carolina, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manning, SC

57 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.

Popular next leg

Manning, SC to Summerville, SC

68.3 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Timmonsville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manning, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.8 miles.

Arriving in Summerville, SC

The final approach into Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10 near mile 113.2
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 62.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.70 one way

$35.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.36 $38.71
premium $4.70 $20.95 $41.90
diesel $5.61 $24.99 $49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Morning in Florence on Friday

Local time

11:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerville, SC

Morning in Summerville on Friday

Local time

11:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 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

2h 8m 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 Summerville, SC covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 26, West Evans 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 56.6 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 $17.70 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 113.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Florence, SC to Summerville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park.

How this page is built

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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