Origin
Cane Savannah, SC
Late night in Cane Savannah on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cane Savannah, 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
1h 11m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cane Savannah, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Florence, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cane Savannah to Florence, you are looking at a straightforward 52.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. This Southeast drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, it is a highly budget-friendly route for local travel. You will primarily utilize I-95, US 378, and Wedgefield Road to navigate between these two South Carolina locations. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers excellent flexibility for your daily schedule, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single afternoon if necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| US 378 | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Wedgefield Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Liberty Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 20 Bus | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cane Savannah, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 763
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wedgefield Road
2
Enter roundabout onto SC 763
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wedgefield Road
3
Continue on SC 763
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wedgefield Road
4
Turn straight
145 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn left onto SC 120; SC 763
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Street
6
Turn slight right onto SC 763
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
7
Continue on US 378
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 378
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
9
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
11
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
12
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
13
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
14
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
15
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Cane Savannah, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SC 763 / Wedgefield Road
Enter roundabout onto SC 763 / Wedgefield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 20 Business East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
4
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
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
1h 11m 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 highway-focused drive consists of 72% highway travel, giving it a fast and functional personality. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 24.5 miles on I-95. The experience shifts from local roads like Wedgefield Road to the more consistent pace of the interstate, creating a blend of residential transitions and highway cruising. Because the route is dominated by high-speed corridors, you can expect a steady and predictable rhythm behind the wheel. It is a practical drive designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it ideal for when you need to reach your destination without unnecessary delays.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 378. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SC 763 / Wedgefield Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SC 763 / Wedgefield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 95. 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: at 2.6 miles (SC 763 / Wedgefield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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