Origin
Blackville, SC
Morning in Blackville on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackville, 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
2h 34m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackville, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
Spanning 125.1 miles across South Carolina, this trip from Blackville to Florence typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $20 in fuel costs to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize a combination of Five Chop Road, Bamberg Road, and I-95. This route is an efficient way to traverse the region, offering a straightforward connection between these two South Carolina locales. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short getaway, the trip is well-suited for a quick, one-day excursion.
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
62.6 miles from Blackville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 63.6 mi | 1h 8m |
| Five Chop Road | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dexter Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackville, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 3
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Solomon Blatt Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 78
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dexter Street
3
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
4
Continue on US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
6
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
7
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
8
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
9
Turn right onto US 301
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
10
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 15; US 301
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
13
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
14
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
15
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
16
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
17
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 125.1-mile journey is straightforward, as you only need to account for one planned stop to keep your schedule flexible. Since the drive is under three hours, departing in the morning allows you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight to spare. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-95, as the 63.6-mile stretch provides fewer opportunities for exits compared to the local roads. Because you are navigating a mix of secondary roads and major interstates, stay alert for changes in speed limits when transitioning off the highway. Taking advantage of that single break mid-trip will help you stay refreshed for the final leg of your travel into Florence.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Blackville, SC, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 4m
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 Blackville, 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 Blackville, SC
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Blackville, 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 95 for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Blackville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 125.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 78 / Dexter Street
Turn left onto US 78 / Dexter Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Turn left onto US 301; US 601 / Main Highway
Navigation decision point
5
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 15; US 301
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.56 one way
$39.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Florence, SC
Morning in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Holly Hill, SC
63 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 34.5
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed-drive route balances local road navigation with a significant stretch of interstate travel. With 54% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a variety of driving conditions as you transition from local roads onto the interstate. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip consists of 63.6 miles on I-95, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. Expect a shift in pacing as you move away from Bamberg Road and Five Chop Road, eventually settling into the steady flow of high-speed interstate traffic. The road’s personality is defined by this contrast between slower, localized driving and the consistent speed of the highway.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 78 / Dexter 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 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 2h 34m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.6 miles on I 95. 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: at 0.3 miles (US 78 / Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 301; US 601 / Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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