The drive from Gloverville, SC to Florence, SC covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Columbia Highway North, Augusta Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.9 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.03 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
70.5 miles from Gloverville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 140.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Columbia Highway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.9 miles on I 20.
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 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Columbia Highway North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near US 1 / York Street Northeast.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gloverville, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 2h 46m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (US 1 / York Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.8 mi into trip|~14m in|US 1 / York Street Northeast
Turn left onto US 1 / York Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
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16.8 mi into trip|~22m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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140.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
4
140.2 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|West Cheves Street
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
5
140.9 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
120.9 mi
2h 16m
Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi
6m
Augusta Road
4 mi
7m
University Parkway
3.1 mi
3m
West Evans Street
2.4 mi
4m
Robert M Bell Parkway
1.5 mi
1m
Rutland Drive
1 mi
1m
West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 120.9 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloverville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 421
4.0 mi·7 min·Augusta Road
2
Turn left
191 ft·9 sec
3
Turn slight left onto SC 118; SC 19 Truck
0.2 mi·18 sec·Hitchcock Parkway
4
Continue on SC 118; SC 19 Truck
1.5 mi·1 min·Robert M Bell Parkway
5
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck; SC 19 Truck
3.1 mi·3 min·University Parkway
6
Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·Rutland Drive
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi·51 sec·York Street Northeast
8
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi·6 min·Columbia Highway North
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
10
Merge onto I 20
121 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
12
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Warley Street
13
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Cheves Street
14
Turn right
133 ft·11 sec
15
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
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 70.5 miles from Gloverville, SC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 14m
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 Gloverville, 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 Gloverville, SC
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Gloverville, 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 I 20 for about 120.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Gloverville, SC
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 72.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.03 one way
$44.07 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.09
$48.18
premium
$4.70
$26.08
$52.16
diesel
$5.61
$31.11
$62.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.3
0
$14.79
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
EV Truck/SUV
56.4
0
$19.73
$9.02
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Gloverville, SC
Morning
in Gloverville on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, SC
Morning
in Florence on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Saint Andrews, SC
70 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 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 46m 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 Gloverville, SC to Florence, SC covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Columbia Highway North, Augusta Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Gloverville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.03 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.
The drive from Gloverville, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 2h 46m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (US 1 / York Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gloverville, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
