The drive from Homeland Park, SC to Florence, SC covers 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, I 26, Golden Strip Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.60 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
98.1 miles from Homeland Park, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 196.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 196.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 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 25 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 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.3 mi into trip|~52m in|I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
113.7 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
196.2 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
79.3 mi
1h 29m
I 26
55.2 mi
1h
Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi
24m
Highway 418
9.9 mi
14m
Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
8m
Belton Highway
4.7 mi
6m
Highway 247
3.6 mi
4m
West Shockley Ferry Road
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homeland Park, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on US 29
1.0 mi·1 min·West Shockley Ferry Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Murray Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 29
2.0 mi·2 min·West Shockley Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 76; US 178
2.6 mi·3 min·East River Street
5
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi·6 min·Belton Highway
6
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.3 mi·3 min·Anderson Street
7
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
8
Turn right onto SC 247
1.3 mi·2 min·River Street
9
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi·4 min·Highway 247
10
Continue on SC 247
5.6 mi·8 min·Cooley Bridge Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi·13 sec·Augusta Road
12
Turn right onto SC 418
9.9 mi·14 min·Highway 418
13
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi·2 min·Milacron Drive
14
Continue on SC 418
0.2 mi·19 sec·McCarter Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
16
Merge onto I 385
23 mi·24 min·Golden Strip Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 26
55 mi·1 hr·I 26
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 107BToward I 20 East: FlorenceUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 20
79 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
21
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Warley Street
22
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Cheves Street
23
Turn right
133 ft·11 sec
24
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.1 miles from Homeland Park, SC, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
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 Homeland Park, 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 Homeland Park, SC
This is one driving day of about 196.2 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Homeland Park, 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 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.1 mi from Homeland Park, SC
· 2h 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 128.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.60 one way
$61.19 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$34.21
$68.42
premium
$4.78
$36.91
$73.81
diesel
$5.62
$43.44
$86.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.9
0
$20.60
$9.42
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.17
$7.85
EV Truck/SUV
78.5
0
$27.47
$12.56
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Homeland Park, SC
Evening
in Homeland Park on Friday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, SC
Evening
in Florence on Friday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Rock Hill, SC
98 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
25 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
3h 54m 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 Homeland Park, SC to Florence, SC covers 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 26, Golden Strip Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.1 miles from Homeland Park, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 3h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homeland Park, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
