Origin
Florence, SC
Evening in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Wedgewood, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, SC to Wedgewood, SC covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, Wedgefield Road 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 $9.04 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
28.9 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 Wedgewood, SC covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m, 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese 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
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East Cheves Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves 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
43.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Tillman Nursery Road
Turn left onto Tillman Nursery Road
Navigation decision point
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 Wedgewood, 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 |
| Wedgefield Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| East Liberty Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 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 Wedgewood, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
13
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
15
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
16
Continue on US 76 Business
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Liberty Street
17
Turn right onto SC 763
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wedgefield Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SC 763
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wedgefield Road
19
Continue on SC 763
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Wedgefield Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto SC 261
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Highway 261 South
21
Continue on SC 261
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Kings Highway
22
Turn left onto Tillman Nursery Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tillman Nursery Road
23
Arrive at destination
Tillman Nursery Road
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 28.9 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 28.9 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wedgewood, 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 57.8 miles and 1h 20m.
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 28.9 mi from Florence, SC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wedgewood, SC
The final approach into Wedgewood, 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
$9.04 one way
$18.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
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: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Wedgewood, SC
Evening in Wedgewood 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 20m 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 Wedgewood, SC covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Myrtle Beach Highway, Wedgefield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.04 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 57.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Wedgewood, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.
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