Origin
Travelers Rest, SC
Afternoon in Travelers Rest on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
191.2 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Travelers Rest, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Trip Overview
The drive from Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC covers 191.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Poinsett Highway, State Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.60 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.6 miles from Travelers Rest, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 191.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poinsett Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pleasantburg Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Strip Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Evans Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Travelers Rest, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Center Street
82 ft
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Poinsett Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Poinsett Highway
4
Turn left onto State Park Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Park Road
5
Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pleasantburg Drive
6
Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pleasantburg Drive
7
Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 385 South: Columbia
8
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
10
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 20 East: Florence
12
Merge slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
13
Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
14
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
15
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
16
Turn right
131 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.6 miles from Travelers Rest, SC, or about 1h 31m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
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 Travelers Rest, 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 Travelers Rest, SC
This is one driving day of about 191.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Travelers Rest, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Travelers Rest, SC · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 95.6 miles from Travelers Rest, 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
$30.60 one way
$61.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.97 | $71.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.48 | $84.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.77 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Florence on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
96 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 3m 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 Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC covers 191.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Poinsett Highway, State Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.6 miles from Travelers Rest, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Travelers Rest, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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