Origin
Florence, SC
Afternoon in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Privateer, 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
1h 13m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
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Privateer, SC
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Trip Overview
Florence, SC to Privateer, SC is 55.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via I 95 and Myrtle Beach Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and local roads, making for a straightforward, relatively short trip. Given the short duration, it’s an easy same-day excursion, perfect for a quick transfer or a drive that allows for plenty of time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| Summerton Highway | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Liberty Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Lafayette Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Nettles Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Privateer, SC.
1
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
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
11
Merge onto US 378
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
13
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
15
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
16
Continue on US 76 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Liberty Street
17
Turn left onto US 15
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lafayette Drive
18
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocalla Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 15
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Summerton Highway
20
Turn right onto Nettles Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nettles Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
22
Turn right onto Starks Ferry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Starks Ferry Road
23
Arrive at destination
Starks Ferry Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.5 miles from Florence, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Cheves Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville
5
43.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
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
Privateer, SC
Afternoon in Privateer on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
1h 13m 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?
You'll spend about half the time on the highway, with 48% of the 55.1 miles on interstates like I 95. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 24.9 miles on I 95. After leaving the interstate, you’ll transition to surface roads like Myrtle Beach Highway and Summerton Highway, which will feel more rural. Keep an eye out for the change in scenery and speed limits as you exit the faster-paced interstate.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Florence, SC to Privateer, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Turbeville along the way.
Turbeville
30.4 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Privateer, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Privateer, 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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