Origin
Conway, SC
Late night in Conway on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, 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
1h 8m
Distance
53 mi
85 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 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
Conway, SC to Florence, SC is 53 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Church Street and US 76, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within South Carolina's Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from local roads to highway stretches. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route offers flexibility for departure times and allows for easy integration into a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | 28.8 mi | 34m |
| US 76 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| SC 576 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Cheves Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— 28.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 905
461 ft
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft
·
9 sec
·
9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
5
Merge onto US 501; US 701
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Church Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
7
Continue on US 76
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 76
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cheves Street
10
Turn left
133 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
12
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 26.5 miles from Conway, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
S-26-29 / 9th Avenue
Turn left onto S-26-29 / 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
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 Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Marion, SC
27 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 8m 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 53-mile journey features a mixed drive profile, with 41% of the route utilizing highway sections. You'll navigate through Church Street, which presents the longest uninterrupted stretch at 28.8 miles, likely offering a more local road experience. As you progress towards Florence, you'll transition onto US 76 and SC 576, incorporating more highway driving. Expect a varied road experience, shifting from town-focused streets to faster-paced travel as you cover the distance.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on Church Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Conway, SC to Florence, SC is easy. At 1h 8m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (S-26-29 / 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on Church Street. 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 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (S-26-29 / 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
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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