Traveling from Florence to Tega Cay covers 116.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of South Carolina, providing a consistent feel as you move between these two points. Since the total transit time is quite manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal preferences.
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
58.1 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi
20m
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi
21m
US 601
14.7 mi
16m
Governor James G Martin Freeway
12.4 mi
13m
State Highway 151
12.1 mi
13m
Independence Boulevard
8.5 mi
12m
Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi
6m
East Roosevelt Boulevard
4.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pine Avenue
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Tega Cay, SC.
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Start on this road
50 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left
44 ft·4 sec
3
Turn right
23 ft·1 sec
4
Turn slight right
160 ft·17 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Church Street
6
Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi·7 min·East Lucas Street
7
Continue on US 52
3.4 mi·3 min·South Main Street
8
Continue on US 52
2.1 mi·2 min·North Governor Williams Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
10
Turn left onto SC 34; SC 151
4.8 mi·6 min·Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on SC 34; SC 151
15 mi·21 min·East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on SC 151
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 151
13
Continue on SC 151
18 mi·20 min·Pine Avenue
14
Continue on SC 151
7.1 mi·8 min·State Highway 151
15
Continue on SC 151
1.2 mi·1 min·Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
16
Continue on US 601
15 mi·16 min·US 601
17
At end of road, turn slight left onto US 74; US 601
4.8 mi·5 min·East Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 74
8.5 mi·12 min·Independence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 253Toward I 485: Pineville, HuntersvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 485 South: Pineville
21
Merge onto I 485
12 mi·13 min·Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 64BToward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews RoadUse the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto NC 51
2.7 mi·4 min·NC 51
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on SC 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 51
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 21
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 21
26
Turn slight right onto Gold Hill Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Gold Hill Road
27
Continue on SC 460
3.6 mi·6 min·Gold Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi·3 min·Tega Cay Drive
29
Turn left onto Windward Drive
0.3 mi·46 sec·Windward Drive
30
Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
277 ft·11 sec·Windward Drive
31
Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
264 ft·11 sec·Point Clear Drive
32
Continue on Point Clear Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Point Clear Drive
33
Arrive at destination
Point Clear Drive
Trip Plan
Planning for this 2 hour and 33 minute drive is straightforward, though incorporating at least one stop is recommended to break up the journey. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $19, you can easily account for your transportation budget before you even hit the road. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure a smoother transit across the various road types involved in this trip. Given that the longest stretch is 18.2 miles on Pine Avenue, use that segment to gauge your timing and decide exactly when you want to take your break. Staying flexible with your departure time remains your biggest advantage for this particular route.
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 58.1 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 26 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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 116.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 Pine Avenue for about 18.2 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 115.6 — 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
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Church Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
90.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 253
Toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
7
103.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 64B
Toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road
6
115.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|Point Clear Drive
Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.16 one way
$36.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.85
$39.70
premium
$4.70
$21.49
$42.98
diesel
$5.61
$25.63
$51.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.19
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.16
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.25
$7.43
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Florence, SC
Morning
in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tega Cay, SC
Morning
in Tega Cay on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Monroe, NC
58 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
27 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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied rather than monotonous. You will spend roughly 38% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized navigation. Pine Avenue serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip, spanning 18.2 miles where you can settle into a steady pace. As you transition between Pine Avenue, East Bobo Newsome Highway, and US 601, the road character shifts, requiring you to stay attentive to changing road types. Expect a blend of highway travel and smaller road segments that make the 116.1-mile distance feel engaging from start to finish.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Pine Avenue.
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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 116.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Tega Cay, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Huntersville along the way.
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 33m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Pine Avenue. 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 Tega Cay, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tega Cay, SC before heading back.
