Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
116.1 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Church Street, East Lucas Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.11 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 116.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Lucas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Governor Williams Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry Byrd Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bobo Newsome Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 151 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Tega Cay, SC.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn right
Turn slight right
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street
Continue on East Lucas Street
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
Continue on State Highway 151
Continue on Pine Avenue
Continue on State Highway 151
Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
Continue on Independence Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South: Pineville
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road
Turn straight
Continue on Highway 51
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
Turn slight right onto Gold Hill Road
Continue on Gold Hill Road
Continue on Tega Cay Drive
Turn left onto Windward Drive
Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
Arrive at your 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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 116.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.1 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.11 one way
$36.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
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: 40.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Tega Cay on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Charlotte, NC
58 mi in
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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