Florence, SC to Ravenel, SC is 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m via I 95 and I 26, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a fairly direct and efficient journey, mostly on major highways. It’s a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal if you're looking for a simple transit between these locations.
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
67.2 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
74.8 mi
1h 20m
I 26
30.3 mi
32m
Delemar Highway
8.9 mi
15m
State Highway 165
6.4 mi
11m
Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi
6m
Berlin G Myers Parkway
2.4 mi
4m
West Evans Street
2.4 mi
4m
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 74.8 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Ravenel, 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
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
75 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 86AToward I 26 East: Charleston
11
Merge onto I 26
30 mi·32 min·I 26
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 199AToward US 17 Alternate South: SummervilleUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
14
Turn left onto SC 165
0.4 mi·35 sec·Berlin Myers Parkway
15
Continue on SC 165
2.0 mi·3 min·Berlin G Myers Parkway
16
Continue on SC 165
0.4 mi·35 sec·Berlin G Myers Parkway
17
Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Carolina Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto SC 165
4.0 mi·6 min·Bacons Bridge Road
19
Continue on SC 165
8.9 mi·15 min·Delemar Highway
20
Continue on SC 165
6.4 mi·11 min·State Highway 165
21
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
0.3 mi·34 sec·SC 165
22
Turn right
0.1 mi·38 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 46m duration, this is a perfect one-day trip, so you can leave whenever is most convenient. Factor in the $21 fuel cost for your budgeting. While the longest stretch without a stop is nearly 75 miles on I 95, plan for a brief pause around the halfway mark or when you transition between interstates for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas near Ravenel, though this route is generally straightforward.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.8 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ravenel, 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 134.3 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 95 for about 74.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
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110.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 199A
Toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.00 one way
$42.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.96
$45.93
premium
$4.70
$24.86
$49.71
diesel
$5.61
$29.65
$59.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.3
0
$14.10
$6.45
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
EV Truck/SUV
53.7
0
$18.80
$8.60
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Florence, SC
Morning
in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ravenel, SC
Morning
in Ravenel on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Holly Hill, SC
67 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
10 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
2h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 134.3
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 60.2
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 86% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 95 and I 26. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 74.8 miles on I 95 without needing to exit. The journey progresses with a clear pattern of interstate travel, transitioning from I 95 to I 26, and finally using Delemar Highway for the last part. It’s a driving experience characterized by efficiency and minimal interruptions.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.3 miles you will encounter 14 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.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ravenel, SC before heading back.
