Trip from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

120.2 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newberry, SC, SC

Newberry, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown Florence, SC, SC

Florence, SC

Samual lim

Trip Overview

The drive from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC covers 120.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Highway 219, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.24 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.1 miles from Newberry, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 120.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 219 Unavailable Refreshing
I 20 East Unavailable Refreshing
West Evans Street Unavailable Refreshing
Warley Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Cheves Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on College Street

62 ft · 5 sec · College Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
3

Continue on State Highway 219

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 33 sec
5

Merge slight left

31 mi · 34 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 20 East: Florence
7

Merge slight left

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min
8

Turn left onto West Evans Street

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

131 ft · 12 sec
12

Turn right

49 ft · 4 sec
13

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Newberry, SC, or about 55m into the drive.

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 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.1 miles or 55m 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 31m

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 Newberry, 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 Newberry, SC

This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newberry, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.1 mi from Newberry, SC · 55m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

60 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 60.1 miles from Newberry, 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

$19.24 one way

$38.47 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $20.96 $41.92
premium $4.78 $22.61 $45.22
diesel $5.64 $26.70 $53.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.1 0 $12.62 $5.77
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
EV Truck/SUV 48.1 0 $16.83 $7.69

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Newberry, SC

Evening in Newberry on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

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

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

1h 51m 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 Newberry, SC to Florence, SC covers 120.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 219, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Newberry, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.24 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.
The drive from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newberry, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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