Van Wyck, SC to Florence, SC is 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m via Pageland Highway and State Hwy 151 Bypass, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. The total duration is just over two hours, so you won't be spending your entire day on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Van Wyck, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi
22m
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi
20m
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi
21m
State Highway 151
10 mi
12m
Charlotte Highway
7.1 mi
10m
South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi
6m
Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi
5m
West Lucas Street
4.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Pageland Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Wyck, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on Steel Hill Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Steel Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SC 5
3.1 mi·4 min·Rock Hill Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
4
Merge onto US 521
7.1 mi·10 min·Charlotte Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 521
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 521
6
Merge onto US 521; SC 9
2.0 mi·2 min·Lancaster Bypass
7
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.1 mi·18 sec·SC 9
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft·7 sec·SC 9
9
Merge onto SC 9
19 mi·22 min·Pageland Highway
10
Turn right onto Tory Road
2.0 mi·4 min·Tory Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto SC 151 Business
451 ft·9 sec·Pearl Street
12
Merge onto SC 151
4.8 mi·5 min·State Highway 151
13
Continue on SC 151 Bypass
18 mi·20 min·State Hwy 151 Bypass
14
Continue on SC 151
5.2 mi·6 min·State Highway 151
15
Continue on SC 151
15 mi·21 min·West Bobo Newsome Highway
16
Continue on SC 34; SC 151
4.7 mi·5 min·Harry Byrd Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
18
Merge onto US 52; US 401
5.5 mi·6 min·South Governor Williams Highway
19
Continue on US 52
4.6 mi·7 min·West Lucas Street
20
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Church Street
21
Turn right
57 ft·4 sec
22
Turn slight left
126 ft·14 sec
23
At end of road, turn left
44 ft·5 sec
24
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 3m duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime, or leave in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $15 and no designated stops in the data, you can decide on your own refreshment breaks. Keep an eye on road conditions as you transition between Pageland Highway and State Hwy 151 Bypass, as local road conditions can vary.
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 46.9 miles from Van Wyck, SC, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 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 39m
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 Van Wyck, 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 Van Wyck, SC
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Van Wyck, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pageland Highway for about 19.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|SC 5 / Rock Hill Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SC 5 / Rock Hill Highway
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip|~20m in|SC 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.1 mi into trip|~47m in|SC 151 Business / Pearl Street
At end of road, turn right onto SC 151 Business / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
93.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
93.8 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.67 one way
$29.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.04
$32.08
premium
$4.70
$17.36
$34.72
diesel
$5.61
$20.71
$41.42
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: 32.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.85
$4.50
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
EV Truck/SUV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Van Wyck, SC
Late night
in Van Wyck on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, SC
Late night
in Florence on Sunday
Local time
12:39 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
2h 3m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of both faster-paced roads and more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.5 miles on Pageland Highway. As you progress, the road character will shift, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Pageland Highway.
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 around 0.9 miles in near SC 5 / Rock Hill Highway.
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 15 significant decision points across 93.8 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: at 0.9 miles (SC 5 / Rock Hill Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (SC 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles (SC 151 Business / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Pageland Highway. 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 Florence, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SC 5 / Rock Hill Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (SC 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles (SC 151 Business / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, SC before heading back.
