This 116.4-mile journey from Batesburg, SC to Florence, SC is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the route utilizing major roads like I-20 and local connectors such as Fairview Road and West Evans Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Given its relatively short duration and focus on efficient travel, it's an ideal option for those looking to cover ground without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire trip, making for a consistent regional experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Batesburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
104.3 mi
1h 58m
Fairview Road
7 mi
9m
West Evans Street
2.4 mi
4m
South Pine Street
0.9 mi
1m
West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Pine Street
0.6 mi
1m
Warley Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Church Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 104.3 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 23
119 ft·10 sec·West Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 178; SC391
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pine Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 178
0.9 mi·1 min·South Pine Street
4
Continue on US 178
7.0 mi·9 min·Fairview Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
104 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
8
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Warley Street
9
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Cheves Street
10
Turn right
133 ft·11 sec
11
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 19-minute drive, leaving Batesburg in the morning will allow you to arrive in Florence with ample time for your day's activities. The $18 fuel cost suggests you won't need extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before departing. The longest stretch on I-20 means you can plan for one main break if needed, perhaps around the midway point. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS as you transition from I-20 onto Fairview Road and then West Evans Street in Florence, as these local roads will guide you into the heart of the city.
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 58.2 miles from Batesburg, SC, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.3 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
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 Batesburg, 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 Batesburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Batesburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 104.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 178; SC391 / North Pine Street
Turn left onto US 178; SC391 / North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 178 / South Pine Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 178 / South Pine Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.9 mi into trip|~13m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
115.5 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
116.4 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.90
$39.81
premium
$4.70
$21.54
$43.09
diesel
$5.61
$25.70
$51.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
EV Truck/SUV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Batesburg, SC
Late night
in Batesburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, SC
Late night
in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
2h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 90% of the travel occurring on interstates and major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.3 miles, primarily on I-20, which means you can settle in for a good amount of time. While the bulk of the journey is on high-speed roads, the latter part will involve navigating local streets like Fairview Road and West Evans Street to reach your final destination in Florence. This transition from consistent highway speeds to surface street navigation is a key characteristic of this drive.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Fairview Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 178; SC391 / North Pine Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 178; SC391 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 178 / South Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 104.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 178; SC391 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 178 / South Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, SC before heading back.
