Origin
Orangeburg, SC
Late night in Orangeburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orangeburg, SC to Florence, 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 48m
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orangeburg, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Orangeburg and Florence, South Carolina, expect a straightforward 94-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route serves perfectly as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination in well under two hours without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trek. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded, steady pace through the Southeast. It is an ideal option if you prefer to avoid high-speed highway traffic and enjoy a more direct, localized connection between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from Orangeburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 63.6 mi | 1h 8m |
| Five Chop Road | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 20 Bus | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 15 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Warley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Whitman Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Whitman Street
2
Turn right onto US 601; US 21 Business
336 ft
·
13 sec
·
Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto US 301
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
4
Turn right onto US 301
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
5
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 15; US 301
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
8
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 Bus
9
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
10
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warley Street
11
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cheves Street
12
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 28-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local congestion. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops, as the 94-mile distance is easily manageable in a single stint. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before setting out; while $15 should cover your consumption, filling up in Orangeburg before you head out ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the local roads. If you are prone to fatigue, take advantage of the fact that you can pull over easily on these local routes whenever you need a quick break. Staying alert is key, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive means you will be making frequent adjustments throughout the journey.
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 46 miles from Orangeburg, SC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 54m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orangeburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orangeburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Orangeburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46 miles from Orangeburg, 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 63.6 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 601; US 21 Business / Magnolia Street
Turn right onto US 601; US 21 Business / Magnolia Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 301 / John C Calhoun Drive
Turn left onto US 301 / John C Calhoun Drive
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 15; US 301
Take the exit onto US 15; US 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
91.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.37 one way
$28.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.71 | $31.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
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: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
2 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 48m 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 as you navigate through the heart of the region. You will spend your time on roads like Magnolia Street, John C. Calhoun Drive, and Five Chop Road, which keeps the experience feeling active and engaged rather than monotonous. With a 0% highway share, this route trades fast-paced interstate cruising for a steady, rhythmic drive. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. You won’t find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that demands a bit more hands-on navigation.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Five Chop Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 601; US 21 Business / Magnolia Street.
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 48m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 601; US 21 Business / Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 301 / John C Calhoun Drive): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Orangeburg, SC
Full guide →Orangeburg is a city in South Carolina. This town that started as a trading post between settlers and Native Americans in 1704 became a hotbed of tension and activism during the Civil Rights movement, culminating in the infamous Orangeburg Massacre on February 8, 1968 when local police opened fire and killed three students and injured many others. On a positive note, today the town boasts two historically black colleges, one of which (Claflin College) holds a designation as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the state and premier historic black colleges in the country. Orangeburg has a little bit of a crime problem, so do not be too lax about reckless decisions in your affairs.
Arriving 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 48m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.6 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 (US 601; US 21 Business / Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 301 / John C Calhoun Drive): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (US 15; US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, 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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