Origin
Abbeville, SC
Late night in Abbeville on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, SC to Florence, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
179.6 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
Abbeville to Florence is 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 38m via I 20, I 26, and US 221, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Given its manageable length and the directness of the route, it’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
89.8 miles from Abbeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 79.3 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 26 | 53.3 mi | 58m |
| US 221 | 24.2 mi | 32m |
| East Greenwood Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Springdale Drive | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Cambridge Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 72 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 203
102 ft
·
2 sec
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Washington Street
2
Continue on SC 20
472 ft
·
10 sec
·
Court Square
3
Continue on SC 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto SC 72
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East Greenwood Street
5
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 72
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SC 72 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cambridge Avenue
7
Turn left onto SC 72 Business
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grace Street
8
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Avenue
9
Continue on US 221; SC 72
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 221; SC 72
10
Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Drive
11
Turn right onto SC 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 72 East
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge onto I 26
53 mi
·
58 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
17
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Warley Street
18
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
19
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under four hours, this is easily a one-day trip, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or to simply enjoy the drive without rushing. You'll want to be mindful of fuel stops, especially since the longest stretch without a significant change in highway is over 79 miles. Plan your refueling around the main roads you'll be on, such as I 20, to ensure you have plenty of gas as you approach Florence.
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 89.8 miles from Abbeville, SC, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 40 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 53m 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 58m
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 Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 179.6 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Abbeville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Abbeville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 179.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
96.7 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
97.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
179.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.09 one way
$56.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.65 | $79.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Rock Hill, SC
90 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
2 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
3h 38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 20, including a longest stretch of 79.3 miles on that highway. The primary roads are I 20, I 26, and US 221, indicating a route that balances interstate speed with some potentially more local highway travel. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by efficient travel.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near SC 72 Business / State Highway 72.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Abbeville, SC
Full guide →Abbeville is a town in the Old 96 District that has the distinction of being where the Civil War was both instigated and terminated in a way, as it was here that a delegation of South Carolinians came together at "Secession Hill" on November 22, 1860 to decide to secede from the Union, and moreover where, at the Burt-Stark Mansion, a perhaps crestfallen Jefferson Davis moved to dissolve the Confederacy on May 2, 1865.
Arriving in Florence, SC
Full guide →Florence is a city in the Pee Dee Country Region of South Carolina. It was the site of the Florence Stockade, a Confederate POW camp, notably bad but still maybe not as bad as Andersonville, then a railroad hub, and nowadays a regional center for medical care and manufacturing, including as it sits at the terminus for I-20. Even though it got started rather late, in 1871, it's more or less the hub for northeastern South Carolina, aka Pee Dee Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 179.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Florence, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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