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Trip from Hardeeville, SC to Florence, SC

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

159.8 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Photo: Samual lim

Trip Overview

The drive from Hardeeville, SC to Florence, SC covers 159.8 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, West Evans Street, Whyte Hardee Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.57 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

79.9 miles from Hardeeville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 159.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and West Evans Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.5 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 151.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

105 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

112 ft

Total Descent

33 ft

Highest Point

105 ft

~66.6 mi in

Elevation Range

85 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Evans Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 278 / Independence Boulevard.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 278 / Independence Boulevard

Turn right onto US 278 / Independence Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
154.3 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 20 Business East: Florence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
5
159.8 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 151.5 mi 2h 42m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Whyte Hardee Boulevard 2 mi 2m
I 20 Bus 1.6 mi 2m
West Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
Independence Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Warley Street 0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 151.5 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SC 46

122 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 17

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard
3

Turn right onto US 278

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Independence Boulevard
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5

Merge onto I 95

152 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
7

Merge onto I 20 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 20 Bus
8

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
9

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warley Street
10

Turn left onto West Cheves Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Cheves Street
11

Turn right

133 ft · 11 sec
12

Turn right

50 ft · 3 sec
13

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 79.9 miles from Hardeeville, SC, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.5 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.9 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m

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 Hardeeville, 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 Hardeeville, SC

This is one driving day of about 159.8 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hardeeville, 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 95 for about 151.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.9 mi from Hardeeville, SC · 1h 27m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

80 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 79.9 miles from Hardeeville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.57 one way

$51.15 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $27.86 $55.73
premium $4.78 $30.06 $60.12
diesel $5.64 $35.50 $71.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.9 0 $16.78 $7.67
Efficient EV 40 0 $13.98 $6.39
EV Truck/SUV 63.9 0 $22.37 $10.23

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Hardeeville, SC

Evening in Hardeeville on Saturday

Local time

5:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

E 6 mph 0% chance EDT NWS forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Saturday

Local time

5:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NW 2 mph 0% chance EDT NWS forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Charlotte, NC

80 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

1 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 57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hardeeville, SC to Florence, SC covers 159.8 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West Evans Street, Whyte Hardee Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.9 miles from Hardeeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.57 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hardeeville, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 105 ft elevation with about 112 ft of total climbing.

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