Origin
Latta, SC
Late night in Latta on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Latta, SC to Florence, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Latta, SC
Barnabas Davoti
Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Latta, SC to Florence, SC covers 24.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, East Main Street, North Irby Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Latta, SC to Florence, SC covers 24.8 miles and takes about 35m, 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 15 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 12 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 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Quinby, Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Quinby, Florence
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
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 Latta, SC to Florence, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Quinby along the way.
Quinby
19 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12 mi | 12m |
| East Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Irby Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| TV Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| SC 38 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Lucas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Latta, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 917
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
3
Continue on SC 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 38
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Quinby, Florence
7
Turn left onto TV Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
TV Road
8
Continue on North Irby Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Irby Street
9
Turn left onto West Lucas Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lucas Street
10
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
11
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
13
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 Latta, SC to Florence, SC covers 24.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Main Street, North Irby Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Latta, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Latta, SC to Florence, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Quinby along the way.
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