Origin
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Saint Matthews, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
89.9 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
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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Saint Matthews, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Florence to Saint Matthews covers 89.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes of driving time. Since this journey is well within the range of a comfortable day trip, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel should be sufficient for the direct trip between these two Southeast locations. You will navigate primarily through local streets, starting your departure via East Cheves Street, Warley Street, and West Evans Street. This route is a straightforward, practical way to connect these two South Carolina towns without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 62 mi | 1h 6m |
| Old Number Six Highway | 21.3 mi | 37m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 62 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Saint Matthews, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SC 6: Santee, Eutawville
11
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 6 West: Santee, Elloree
12
Turn slight right onto SC 6
21 mi
·
37 min
·
Old Number Six Highway
13
Continue on SC 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 57 minute duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility for your departure time, though leaving during daylight hours is best to navigate the local turns with ease. Since there are no scheduled stops in the current plan, ensure you have your fuel needs met before heading out, as the $14 cost estimate assumes a direct transit. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between East Cheves, Warley, and West Evans Streets, as these local road changes occur frequently. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your schedule easily if you encounter unexpected traffic. Pack light snacks and water in the car, as the lack of planned stops means you should be prepared to handle the full 89.9-mile stretch in one go.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Florence, SC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Matthews, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Florence, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, SC
This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.7 — 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
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward SC 6: Santee, Eutawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 6: Santee, Eutawville
7
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 6 West: Santee, Elloree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 6 West: Santee, Elloree
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.06 one way
$28.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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
Saint Matthews, SC
Late night in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
25 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 57m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on major highways, you will navigate local thoroughfares that require your full attention throughout the nearly two-hour duration. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads, the pace remains consistent as you transition from the city streets of Florence toward Saint Matthews. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here, so plan for a steady, rhythmic drive that demands frequent navigation adjustments. It is a functional, ground-level perspective of the region that avoids the typical high-speed highway experience.
70% 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: 62 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Old Number Six Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 1h 57m drive. You will face about 10 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 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.
Between Florence, SC and Saint Matthews, SC, road signs point toward Eutawville and Elloree.
Eutawville
67.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Elloree
67.7 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 89.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62 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: 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 Saint Matthews, 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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