Origin
Darlington, SC
Morning in Darlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darlington, 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
15m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darlington, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Darlington and Florence, South Carolina, you are looking at a quick 10.2-mile trip that typically takes about 15 minutes. This local connection is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can budget approximately $2 for fuel, making it a very economical commute within the Southeast region. Since both cities are located in the same state and region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions. It is a straightforward, practical journey that serves as a simple link between these two South Carolina communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 5 mi | 6m |
| West Lucas Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Pearl Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto US 52 Business
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 52
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
4
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
5
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
7
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 52 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via South Main Street, West Lucas Street, and Pearl Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment along South Main Street. Because the entire trip is local, the road's personality is defined by constant transitions rather than long, monotonous highway cruising. Staying attentive to your turns is essential, as the route is entirely comprised of local surface streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 52 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 52 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Darlington, SC
Full guide →Founded 1835
Top landmarks
- • First Baptist Church — historic church in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
- • Cashua Street-Spring Street Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
- • Darlington Downtown Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on South Main 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 0.4 miles (US 52 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: 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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