Origin
Bishopville, SC
Late night in Bishopville on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bishopville, SC to Florence, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishopville, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Bishopville and Florence, this 30-mile trip is an efficient way to travel through the Southeast. The drive typically takes about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-20, Wisacky Highway, and West Evans Street to complete the journey. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should easily cover your transit costs between these two South Carolina towns. Because the entire route is contained within the same region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the short duration. This straightforward path is perfect for travelers who prioritize speed and practicality over a scenic, winding detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| Wisacky Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Church Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 23.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishopville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on US 15; SC 34; SC 341
47 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SC 341
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
3
Continue on SC 341
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wisacky Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
7
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
8
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
9
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 341 / East Church Street
Turn left onto SC 341 / East Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
39m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant stretch of open road, specifically a 23.1-mile segment along I-20 that allows for steady cruising. As you move from the highway onto local roads like Wisacky Highway and West Evans Street, the pace shifts from interstate speeds to town-level traffic. Expect a functional, direct experience rather than a winding exploration of backroads. Staying focused during that long interstate stretch is the key to managing this brief transit efficiently.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Wisacky Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 341 / East Church Street.
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 39m 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 341 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 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.
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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