Origin
Saint Stephen, SC
Morning in Saint Stephen on Friday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Stephen, 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
1h 34m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Stephen, SC
Ron Lach
Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Stephen, SC to Florence, SC covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Williamsburg County Highway, South Ron McNair Boulevard, North Williamsburg County Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 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.
Midpoint
31.9 miles from Saint Stephen, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 63.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Williamsburg County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 45 / Church Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m 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: near the start (SC 45 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.8 miles (US 301 / Freedom Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 45 / Church Road
Turn left onto SC 45 / Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Turn right onto US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 16 mi | 22m |
| South Ron McNair Boulevard | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| North Williamsburg County Highway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Byrnes Drive | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South Irby Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Longstreet Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Freedom Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 16 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Barry Place
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
Barry Place
2
Turn left onto SC 45
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 52
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Byrnes Drive
4
Continue on US 52
16 mi
·
22 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
5
Continue on US 52; SC 261
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 52; SC 527
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Longstreet Street
7
Continue on US 52
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Williamsburg County Highway
8
Continue on US 52
15 mi
·
24 min
·
South Ron McNair Boulevard
9
Continue on US 52
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Irby Street
10
Turn right onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Boulevard
11
Turn left onto South Church Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Church Street
12
Turn left
57 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
14
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
16
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 31.9 miles from Saint Stephen, SC, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 45m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Stephen, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Stephen, SC
This is one driving day of about 63.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Saint Stephen, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Williamsburg County Highway for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Saint Stephen, SC · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Saint Stephen, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Florence on Friday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
32 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
24 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 34m 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 Saint Stephen, SC to Florence, SC covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Williamsburg County Highway, South Ron McNair Boulevard, North Williamsburg County Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Saint Stephen, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 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 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 45 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.8 miles (US 301 / Freedom Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Stephen, 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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