This 90.8-mile drive from Saint George, South Carolina, to Florence, South Carolina, will take you about 1 hour and 43 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical trip. The route is primarily on local roads, offering a more connected feel to the South Carolina landscape. Given its relatively short duration, this drive is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Saint George, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
83.2 mi
1h 29m
West Evans Street
2.4 mi
4m
I 20 Bus
1.6 mi
2m
West Jim Bilton Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Memorial Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
West Cheves Street
0.7 mi
1m
Warley Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Ridge Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 83.2 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Ridge Street
386 ft·24 sec·Ridge Street
2
Turn left onto US 78
0.8 mi·1 min·Memorial Boulevard
3
Continue on US 78
0.9 mi·1 min·West Jim Bilton Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge onto I 95
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
7
Merge onto I 20 Bus
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20 Bus
8
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
9
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Warley Street
10
Turn left onto West Cheves Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Cheves Street
11
Turn right
133 ft·11 sec
12
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 43-minute drive, flexibility is key. Since it's a shorter trip with no designated stops, you can depart at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the local roads before hitting I-95 North, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $15 fuel estimate is quite manageable. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads, Memorial Boulevard and West Jim Bilton Boulevard, as they are central to the initial part of your journey before you reach the interstate.
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 45.4 miles from Saint George, SC, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.2 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint George, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint George, SC
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Saint George, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 83.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 90.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 78 / Memorial Boulevard
Turn left onto US 78 / Memorial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 20 Business East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 Business East: Florence
4
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
5
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.20 one way
$28.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.53
$31.05
premium
$4.70
$16.81
$33.61
diesel
$5.61
$20.05
$40.09
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: 31.8 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
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.71
$5.81
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint George, SC
Morning
in Saint George on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, SC
Morning
in Florence on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
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 28.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 90.8-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Memorial Boulevard and West Jim Bilton Boulevard, before merging onto I-95 North for a portion. The 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds compared to interstate travel. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted highway, making it a dynamic drive through local communities.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Evans Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 78 / Memorial Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 78 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 83.2 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: at 0.1 miles (US 78 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — 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 Florence, SC before heading back.
