Driving from Florence, South Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia: ~200 Miles, 3 Hours

Trip Overview

• Origin: Florence, SC (not North Carolina – common confusion)
• Destination: Atlanta, GA
• Distance: ~200 miles (322 km)
• Drive Time: ~3 hours (normal traffic)

Primary Route

1. I-95 North → I-20 West (via Florence → Columbia → Augusta → Atlanta)
2. Alternative: US-52 to I-26 to I-20 (similar time)

Key Considerations

• Traffic: Atlanta metro (I-285, I-75/85) adds 30–60+ min at rush hour.
• Stops: Columbia (SC capital), Augusta (Masters golf), rest areas.
• Fuel: Fill up in SC (lower gas tax).
• Weather: Rarely severe; occasional ice storms in Jan/Feb.

Alternative: Fly

FLO → ATL: 1 hr flight, but airport time makes total ~4 hrs. Driving usually faster door-to-door.