Origin
Pamplico, SC
Late night in Pamplico on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pamplico, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Pamplico to Florence, you are looking at a straightforward 19.4-mile trek through the heart of Southeast South Carolina. This local drive typically takes about 35 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within the state, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two local hubs, perfect for those who prefer a short, manageable time behind the wheel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate primarily via North Walnut Street, North Pamplico Highway, and South Church Street to reach your destination. Because the entire 19.4-mile path consists of local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. The road offers a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. It is a direct, uncomplicated run that keeps you on local pavement from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walnut 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 35m 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 Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
| North Pamplico Highway | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Continue on North Walnut Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway
17 mi
·
30 min
·
North Pamplico Highway
4
Turn right onto South Church Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
5
Turn left
59 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn slight left
125 ft
·
14 sec
7
At the end of the road, turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:33 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
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
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 Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC covers 19.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walnut Street, North Pamplico Highway, South Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Pamplico, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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.
The drive from Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 35m 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 Pamplico, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pamplico, 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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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