Origin
Cherryvale, SC
Late night in Cherryvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherryvale, 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 10m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryvale, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Florence, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through South Carolina, the 54-mile journey from Cherryvale to Florence is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is highly economical for those looking to travel between these two Southeast locations. You will navigate a combination of I-95, the Myrtle Beach Highway, and the Robert E. Graham Freeway during your transit. Because the trip is relatively short, you likely won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over a slow-paced scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Robert E Graham Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 20 Bus | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North St Pauls Church Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 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 Cherryvale, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Dorsey Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dorsey Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North St Pauls Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; US 378
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
5
Continue on US 378
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
9
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
10
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
11
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
12
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
13
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27 miles from Cherryvale, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 54 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North St Pauls Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
4:57 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 10m 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 drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning between high-speed interstate travel and local highway driving. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on major highways, providing a blend of quick cruising and standard road conditions. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 24.5-mile segment of I-95, which allows for steady momentum before you transition onto the other designated routes. Expect the personality of the road to shift as you move from the interstate onto the Myrtle Beach Highway and the Robert E. Graham Freeway. The experience is best characterized as a functional, multi-road commute that balances efficiency with the variety of changing road types.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North St Pauls Church Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 54 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 10m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Florence, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76; US 378 / Robert E Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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