Traveling from Florence to Lyman covers 176.7 miles across South Carolina, making for a manageable 3-hour and 25-minute journey. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway-focused sprint, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the transit. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain within the same cultural and geographical landscape throughout. This route is ideal if you prefer navigating local streets over the monotony of major interstates, providing a more hands-on driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.3 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
85.7 mi
1h 33m
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi
1h 25m
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.5 mi
7m
West Evans Street
2.4 mi
4m
Spartanburg Highway
2.3 mi
3m
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Spartanburg Road
0.8 mi
2m
East Cheves Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 85.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Lyman, SC.
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Start on this road
50 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left
133 ft·15 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Cheves Street
4
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Warley Street
5
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
6
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi·2 min·West David H McLeod Boulevard
7
Continue on I 20 Bus
76 mi·1 hr 25 min·J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.7 mi·3 min
Exit 64BToward I 26 West
9
Merge onto I 26; US 76
55 mi·1 hr·I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
31 mi·33 min·I 26
Toward SpartanburgUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 21AToward US 29 South: GreerUse the right lane.
12
Continue on US 29
4.5 mi·7 min·Warren H Abernathy Highway
13
Continue on US 29
2.3 mi·3 min·Spartanburg Highway
14
Turn left onto Astor Street
377 ft·12 sec·Astor Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Old Spartanburg Highway
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Spartanburg Highway
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Continue on Spartanburg Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Spartanburg Road
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Arrive at destination
SC 292
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 176.7-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local driving segments. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more taxing during periods of high local traffic. Keep a close eye on your navigation, given that you are relying on specific city streets like Warley and West Evans rather than numbered highway exits. Since you have a fuel budget of $28, ensure your tank is topped off before departing Florence to avoid unnecessary detours. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to adjust your pace based on local conditions without the pressure of a fixed highway schedule.
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 88.3 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyman, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, SC
This is one driving day of about 176.7 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Florence, 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 26 for about 85.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 168.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Cheves Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
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137.6 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
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168.5 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Greer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward US 29 South: Greer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.63 one way
$55.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$30.21
$60.43
premium
$4.70
$32.70
$65.41
diesel
$5.61
$39.01
$78.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53
0
$18.55
$8.48
Efficient EV
44.2
0
$15.46
$7.07
EV Truck/SUV
70.7
0
$24.74
$11.31
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Florence, SC
Late night
in Florence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lyman, SC
Late night
in Lyman on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Saint Andrews, SC
88 mi in
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
24 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
3h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 170.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via East Cheves Street, Warley Street, and West Evans Street, keeping your focus sharp on local turns. The road’s personality is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring more active attention behind the wheel than a standard high-speed commute. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, the pace is steady and deliberate rather than fast. This is a journey for those who enjoy the nuances of regional road networks over the predictability of a multi-lane highway.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and J Strom Thurmond Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 11 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Florence, SC to Lyman, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
137.6 mi in|~2h 38m|via I 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 176.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 85.7 miles on I 26. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Lyman, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
