Origin
Dillon, SC
Morning in Dillon on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dillon, 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
37m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dillon, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in the Southeast, the 29.5-mile trek from Dillon to Florence is a straightforward journey. You can easily complete this drive in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path primarily utilizes I-95 before transitioning onto North Irby Street and TV Road to reach your final destination. Because the transit time is so brief, you won't need to worry about splitting this into an overnight stay. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this efficient hop through South Carolina keeps travel stress to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| North Irby Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| TV Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 34 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Lucas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 301 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on US 301; US 501
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 301; US 501
2
Turn left onto SC 34
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto SC 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 34
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Quinby, Florence
7
Turn left onto TV Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
TV Road
8
Continue on North Irby Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Irby Street
9
Turn left onto West Lucas Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lucas Street
10
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
11
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
13
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 34 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SC 34 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Quinby, Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Quinby, Florence
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:48 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
26 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
37m 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 highway-focused experience, as 78% of this route is dedicated to high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles. This portion of the trip is designed for efficiency and steady movement rather than winding, technical roads. As you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate North Irby Street and TV Road to enter the heart of Florence. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with predictable consistency.
78% 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: 20.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and North Irby Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 34 / East Main 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 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
116 ft
112 ft
Total Climb
3 ft
Total Descent
1 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dillon, SC to Florence, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Quinby along the way.
Quinby
23.7 mi in
|
~27m
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 37m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 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: near the start (SC 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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