Origin
Forest Acres, SC
Morning in Forest Acres on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Acres, SC to Florence, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
89.9 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Acres, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Forest Acres to Florence, you are looking at an 89.9-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $14 for fuel will cover your transit across this Southeast corridor. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans. It is a straightforward trek that connects these two South Carolina locations efficiently, keeping your travel logistics simple and stress-free.
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
45 miles from Forest Acres, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way through the region. With a 44% highway share, the trip balances faster stretches with more local driving conditions. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 52, which includes the longest uninterrupted segment of 38.9 miles. Your path also takes you along South Ron McNair Boulevard and North Williamsburg County Highway, shifting the pace as you transition between roads. This variety keeps the drive engaging, as you aren't just stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration of the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Farrell Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 89.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Farrell Street
Turn right onto Farrell Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
5
89.9 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
89.9 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
89.9 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 38.9 mi | 52m |
| South Ron McNair Boulevard | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| North Williamsburg County Highway | 11 mi | 13m |
| South Live Oak Drive | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| South Irby Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Longstreet Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Farrell Street | 1.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 38.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Gross Avenue
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Gross Avenue
2
Turn right onto Farrell Street
1.5 mi
·
5 min
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Farrell Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate
9.7 mi
·
14 min
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South Live Oak Drive
4
Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
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2 min
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US 52; US 17 Alternate
5
Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.7 mi
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1 min
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US 17 Alternate; US 52
6
Turn slight left onto US 52
38 mi
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50 min
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US 52
7
Turn left onto US 52; SC 527
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Longstreet Street
8
Continue on US 52
11 mi
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13 min
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North Williamsburg County Highway
9
Continue on US 52
15 mi
·
24 min
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South Ron McNair Boulevard
10
Continue on US 52
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Irby Street
11
Turn right onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Freedom Boulevard
12
Turn left onto South Church Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
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South Church Street
13
Turn left
57 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
15
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 89.9-mile trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids peak local traffic. Given the 2 hour and 14 minute duration, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $14 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. A concrete tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transitions between US 52 and the secondary highways before you leave. Maintaining a steady pace during the 38.9-mile stretch on US 52 will help you stay on schedule and arrive in Florence feeling refreshed.
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 45 miles from Forest Acres, SC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.9 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 6m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, SC
This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forest Acres, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 38.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45 mi from Forest Acres, SC · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Forest Acres, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, SC
The final approach into Florence, 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 Florence, 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
$14.06 one way
$28.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Florence, SC
Morning in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 8 mph
0% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Florence, SC covers 89.9 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, South Ron McNair Boulevard, North Williamsburg County Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 miles from Forest Acres, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.06 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 is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 89.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forest Acres, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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