If you are planning a trip from Five Forks to Conway, expect a journey covering 224.2 miles across South Carolina. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 4 hours and 29 minutes, making it an efficient day trip that fits well into a single day of travel. Budget roughly $36 for fuel to cover the distance as you head toward the coast. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the climate and terrain remain consistent throughout your transit. Because the route is straightforward and manageable, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
79.4 mi
1h 29m
I 26
55.2 mi
1h
US 501 Business
28.9 mi
35m
West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi
32m
SC 14
21.2 mi
22m
Scuffletown Road
7 mi
12m
SC 576
3.1 mi
3m
State Highway 418
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Conway, SC.
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Start on this road
264 ft·22 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
7.0 mi·12 min·Scuffletown Road
3
Turn right onto SC 418
2.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 418
4
Continue on Gulliver Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Gulliver Street
5
Continue on SC 418
0.4 mi·37 sec·Knight Street
6
Turn left onto SC 14
1.1 mi·2 min·South Main Street
7
Continue on SC 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Laurens Road
8
Take the ramp onto SC 14
21 mi·22 min·SC 14
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 26
55 mi·1 hr·I 26
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 107BToward I 20 East: FlorenceUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 20
79 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 76
23 mi·32 min·West Palmetto Street
13
Continue on SC 576
3.1 mi·3 min·SC 576
14
Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
29 mi·35 min·US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 501; US 701
356 ft·19 sec·Church Street
16
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Pine Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft·13 sec·9th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Elm Street
19
Turn left onto SC 905
461 ft·15 sec·4th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 29-minute trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-20 and I-26. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since you will be spending the vast majority of your time on highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 79.4-mile interstate stint to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service exits. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel. Always check your tire pressure before leaving, as the sustained highway speeds will demand a reliable vehicle setup.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Five Forks, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Five Forks, SC
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Five Forks, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 223.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Scuffletown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.4 mi into trip|~43m in|I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
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88.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 26m in|Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.06 one way
$70.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$38.33
$76.67
premium
$4.70
$41.49
$82.99
diesel
$5.61
$49.50
$99.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.54
$10.76
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.62
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.39
$14.35
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Five Forks, SC
Late night
in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 100.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your travel spent on major interstates and highways. You will primarily navigate via I-20, I-26, and US 501 Business, providing a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 79.4 miles along I-20, which allows for steady cruising. As you move away from Five Forks and transition toward Conway, the road character remains largely uniform, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding local paths. It is a functional, direct route designed to get you to your destination with minimal navigation stress.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Scuffletown Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 224.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 79.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Scuffletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
