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Trip from Florence, SC to Winnsboro, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

97.9 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

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town in South Carolina, U.S.A.

Winnsboro, SC

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Trip Overview

This 97.9-mile drive from Florence, SC, to Winnsboro, SC, is a manageable 1 hour and 55 minutes, making it an excellent candidate for a day trip. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, which is quite economical for a trip of this distance. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have plenty of flexibility to plan your own breaks along the way. This route is entirely within the Southeast region, so you'll experience a consistent regional landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 65.8 mi 1h 11m
Charles F Bolden Freeway 17.4 mi 19m
State Highway 34 6.4 mi 8m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Columbia Road 1.5 mi 2m
West David H McLeod Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
South Congress Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Cheves Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 65.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Winnsboro, 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

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 76A Toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 77 North: Charlotte Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 77

17 mi · 19 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 34 Toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

404 ft · 14 sec
13

Turn left onto SC 34

6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 34
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 321

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US Highway 321 South Bypass
15

Turn right onto US 321 Business

260 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 34
16

Continue on US 321 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
17

Continue on US 321 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Congress Street
18

Arrive at destination

US 321 Business

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 55-minute duration and 97.9-mile distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush hour. Since there are no specific stops recommended, plan for a brief coffee break or a stretch when you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $16 estimated cost is based on current conditions, and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability than major highways. A good tip for this 'turn-heavy' route is to ensure your GPS is set to avoid highways and that you have it readily accessible, as navigation will be key.

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 48.9 miles from Florence, SC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.8 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 57m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnsboro, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Florence, SC

This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 65.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, SC

49 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

Bishopville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lugoff, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · final third

Dutch Bros Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbia, South Carolina

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 33min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18778992767

Visit website

Dutch Bros Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18778992767

Visit website

The South Carolina Railroad Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Winnsboro, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18036359893

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.5 — 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

8
70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 76A Toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston
7
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Charlotte
8
88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro

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 34 Toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.31 one way

$30.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.74 $33.48
premium $4.70 $18.12 $36.24
diesel $5.61 $21.62 $43.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Florence, SC

Morning in Florence on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winnsboro, SC

Morning in Winnsboro on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Camden, SC

49 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

26 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 55m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads like East Cheves Street, Warley Street, and West Evans Street for the entire 97.9 miles. Without any long highway stretches, you can anticipate frequent turns and a steady pace dictated by local traffic and speed limits. The road's personality will likely involve navigating through towns and potentially more rural areas, requiring your attention to be on the immediate surroundings and upcoming intersections rather than a distant horizon.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.8 mi on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Charles F Bolden Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 97.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 70.5 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 Winnsboro, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.

Charleston

70.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

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 55m. Total distance: 97.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.8 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. 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 Winnsboro, 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 70.5 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 Winnsboro, 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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