Trip from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

116.1 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 54m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 53m

8 PM

2h 27m

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

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Florence, SC

Samual lim

Tega Cay, SC

Daniel Sell

Trip Overview

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 Pine Avenue, East Bobo Newsome Highway, US 601 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on Pine Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.58 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 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pine Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Church Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Church Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

90.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 253 Toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 485 South: Pineville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 485 South: Pineville

103.7 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road

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

Use the right lane. Exit 64B Toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | Point Clear Drive

Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Huntersville along the way.

Huntersville

90.1 mi in | ~1h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pine Avenue	18.2 mi	20m
East Bobo Newsome Highway	15.4 mi	21m
US 601	14.7 mi	16m
Governor James G Martin Freeway	12.4 mi	13m
State Highway 151	12.1 mi	13m
Independence Boulevard	8.5 mi	12m
Harry Byrd Highway	4.8 mi	6m
East Roosevelt Boulevard	4.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Pine Avenue — 18.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Tega Cay, SC.

Start on this road

50 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left

44 ft · 4 sec

Turn right

23 ft · 1 sec

Turn slight right

160 ft · 17 sec

At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Church Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on East Lucas Street

4.6 mi · 7 min · East Lucas Street

Continue on US 52

3.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 52

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Turn left onto SC 34; SC 151

4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

Continue on SC 34; SC 151

15 mi · 21 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

Continue on SC 151

4.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

Continue on SC 151

18 mi · 20 min · Pine Avenue

Continue on SC 151

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 151

Continue on SC 151

1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

Continue on US 601

15 mi · 16 min · US 601

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn slight left onto US 74; US 601

4.8 mi · 5 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 74

8.5 mi · 12 min · Independence Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 253 Toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 485 South: Pineville Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 485

12 mi · 13 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 64B Toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto NC 51

2.7 mi · 4 min · NC 51

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SC 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 51

At end of road, turn left onto US 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 21

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Gold Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on SC 460

3.6 mi · 6 min · Gold Hill Road

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Tega Cay Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · Tega Cay Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Windward Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Windward Drive

Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

277 ft · 11 sec · Windward Drive

Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

264 ft · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive

Continue on Point Clear Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Point Clear Drive

Arrive at destination

Point Clear Drive

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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.

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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pine Avenue for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.1 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tega Cay, SC

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.58 one way

$37.16 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$20.24	$40.49
premium	$4.78	$21.84	$43.68
diesel	$5.64	$25.79	$51.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.8	$12.19	$5.57
Efficient EV	29	$10.16	$4.64
EV Truck/SUV	46.4	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Florence, SC

Afternoon in Florence on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tega Cay, SC

Afternoon in Tega Cay on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 33m 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 Tega Cay, SC covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pine Avenue, East Bobo Newsome Highway, US 601. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.1 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 $18.58 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Huntersville along the way.

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Trip from Florence, SC to Tega Cay, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tega Cay, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Tega Cay, SC

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 33m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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