Origin
Ridgeville, SC
Night in Ridgeville on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeville, SC to Florence, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgeville, SC to Florence, SC covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 26, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 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
51 miles from Ridgeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 101.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.9 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 17 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 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 27 / Church Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 27 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 27 / Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 27 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 26 West: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169B
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
101.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 73.9 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 26 | 18 mi | 19m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Ridgeville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 20 Bus | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 78 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
452 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto SC 27
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on SC 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgeville Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 78
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 78
5
Turn right onto SC 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgeville Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
7
Merge onto I 26
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 26
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 169B
Toward I 95 North: Florence
9
Merge onto I 95
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
11
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
12
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
13
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
14
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
15
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
17
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Ridgeville, SC, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 58m 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 33m
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 Ridgeville, 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 Ridgeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Ridgeville, SC · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Ridgeville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.93 one way
$31.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 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 58m 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 Ridgeville, SC to Florence, SC covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 26, West Evans Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Ridgeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 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 1h 58m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 27 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Ridgeville, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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