Buc-ee’s South Carolina 2026: Florence Store + Hardeeville & Anderson Coming

Quick answer: Buc-ee’s has a Florence store in South Carolina, with Hardeeville and Anderson locations coming. This guide covers each store’s status and location.

South Carolina has exactly one open Buc-ee’s (in Florence, at Exit 170 on I-95), and it’s arguably the most strategically important Buc-ee’s on the entire East Coast. Here’s why: it’s the only Buc-ee’s on I-95 between Virginia and Florida. If you’re driving from New York, New Jersey, DC, or anywhere in the mid-Atlantic down to Orlando or Miami, the Florence store is roughly the halfway point on a 900+ mile interstate that otherwise has zero Buc-ee’s stops. That position makes it one of the highest-traffic Buc-ee’s locations in the entire chain.

But there’s a lot more to the South Carolina story. Two more Buc-ee’s are officially in the pipeline: Hardeeville near the Georgia border (projected 2031, tied to a major SCDOT infrastructure project), and Anderson in the Upstate on I-85 (owned by Buc-ee’s since 2022 but stalled over interchange funding). Meanwhile, huge SC metros like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and Hilton Head have zero Buc-ee’s: no plans, no groundbreakings, no timeline. This guide has honest answers for all of it.

Quick reference:

• 1 open Buc-ee’s in South Carolina: Florence at 3390 North Williston Road, I-95 Exit 170
• Opened: May 16, 2022, SC’s first Buc-ee’s
• 2 more confirmed for the future: Hardeeville (projected 2031, tied to SCDOT project) and Anderson County (stalled)
• No Buc-ee’s in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, Hilton Head, or Greenville: no announced plans for any of these cities
• Florence sits at the critical I-95/I-20 junction, the only Buc-ee’s between Virginia’s Mount Crawford (I-81) and Florida’s St. Augustine on the entire East Coast interstate corridor
• All South Carolina Buc-ee’s are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

How Many Buc-ee’s Are in South Carolina?

One open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026, the Florence location that opened May 16, 2022. Two more are confirmed for the future: Hardeeville (projected 2031) and Anderson County (no firm opening date). That’s it. South Carolina has one of the smaller Buc-ee’s networks of any state where the chain operates, despite the state sitting at one of the busiest I-95 corridors in the country.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in South Carolina?

Yes, in Florence. Located at 3390 North Williston Road, right off I-95 Exit 170 (where I-95 meets I-20). It opened on May 16, 2022 at 6 AM as South Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s, hiring more than 175 employees at starting wages of $18-22/hour with full benefits. The store had broken ground in November 2020, about 18 months from groundbreaking to opening, which is on the fast end of Buc-ee’s construction timelines.

If you drive I-95 through South Carolina, you’ve almost certainly seen it. If you haven’t stopped, this guide will tell you whether it’s worth planning around.

Buc-ee’s Florence: The Only Open SC Store

Address: 3390 North Williston Road, Florence, SC 29506 Phone: (979) 238-6390 Highway: I-95 at Exit 170 (where I-95 crosses I-20) Opened: May 16, 2022 Size: 53,000 sq ft Fuel pumps: 120 fueling positions Ethanol-Free fuel: 90 octane Other amenities: DEF, EV charging (Tesla Supercharger + multi-brand) Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Distance from Charleston: ~110 miles south Distance from Myrtle Beach: ~85 miles west Distance from Columbia: ~85 miles east

The Florence Buc-ee’s is a full-format modern travel center, not one of the older small-format stores you’ll find in original Texas locations. At 53,000 sq ft with 120 pumps, it’s the standard mid-format Buc-ee’s built during the 2020-2022 out-of-state expansion wave. It’s roughly the same size as the Warner Robins Georgia store and slightly smaller than the newer 74,000 sq ft flagships that came online in 2023 and later.

What makes Florence different from most Buc-ee’s:

1. South Carolina merchandise section. Palmetto tree and crescent moon branding, SC-specific apparel, coastal SC snacks. This is distinctly different from the Texas-heavy merch at most Buc-ee’s .
2. Serves the highest-density East Coast traffic. Because it’s the only Buc-ee’s on I-95 between Virginia and Florida, the Florence store gets an outsized share of the entire I-95 travel population. Northeasterners driving to Florida vacations essentially can’t miss it.
3. Only 90 octane ethanol-free, a subtle detail. Most Buc-ee’s carry both 87 and 90 octane ethanol-free fuel; Florence carries only 90. This matters if you drive a boat, motorcycle, or small-engine vehicle needing 87 octane ethanol-free. Check your equipment specs before you plan around Florence for fuel.
4. Solid EV charging setup. The store has a dual EV network: Tesla Supercharger stalls plus multi-brand fast chargers. If you’re doing an East Coast EV road trip on I-95, Florence is a natural stop.

What Exit Is Buc-ee’s on I-95 in South Carolina?

Exit 170. This is where I-95 crosses I-20, on the northeast side of Florence, South Carolina.

Coming from the north (I-95 southbound):

• Take Exit 170 for SC-327 / North Williston Road
• Turn right at the top of the ramp
• Buc-ee’s is immediately visible on your right

Coming from the south (I-95 northbound):

• Take Exit 170 for SC-327 / North Williston Road
• Turn left at the top of the ramp (crossing the interstate)
• Buc-ee’s is on your right after the crossover

Coming from I-20 westbound (from Wilmington/Myrtle Beach area):

• Take I-95 South
• Exit 170 is your first exit after I-20 merges

The Florence Buc-ee’s sits at essentially the perfect junction for East Coast road-trippers. From this one exit, you can reach:

• Florida via I-95: directly south
• Myrtle Beach via I-20 East to US-501: about 85 miles east
• Columbia via I-20 West: about 85 miles west
• Charleston via I-95 South to I-26 East: about 110 miles southeast

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Myrtle Beach?

No, but the Florence Buc-ee’s is 85 miles west. For Myrtle Beach residents, vacationers, and Grand Strand beach-goers searching for a Buc-ee’s, the honest answer is that there is no Buc-ee’s in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, or anywhere in Horry County. No plans are currently announced for the Myrtle Beach area.

Closest option: Florence, 85 miles west via US-501 to I-95. Roughly a 90-minute drive without traffic. If you’re driving from Myrtle Beach to Florence specifically to visit a Buc-ee’s, you can pair it with the trip up to Columbia or south to Charleston to make the drive worth it.

Or, plan your Florence Buc-ee’s stop on your way in or out of Myrtle Beach. Most Myrtle Beach visitors from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Ohio Valley come down I-95, exit onto US-501 East at Florence, and drive the last 85 miles to the beach. That’s the natural window to hit the Florence Buc-ee’s: fuel up, grab brisket and Beaver Nuggets for the beach house, and roll into Myrtle Beach an hour and a half later.

Long-term: No Buc-ee’s is coming to Myrtle Beach in the foreseeable future. Land constraints, existing gas station density, and the fact that Buc-ee’s builds for through-traffic (not destination traffic like beach vacationers) make it unlikely.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Charleston?

No, closest is Florence at ~110 miles north. Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, and Mount Pleasant have no Buc-ee’s and no announced plans. The closest option is the Florence store, roughly 110 miles north via I-26 to I-95, about a 1 hour 45 minute drive.

For Charleston residents planning a Buc-ee’s trip: Florence is your only realistic day-trip option. If you’re doing a Columbia trip anyway, you can hit Florence on the way back. If you’re driving to Myrtle Beach or northern coastal SC, Florence is on your route.

Long-term outlook: No Buc-ee’s is planned or announced for Charleston, Summerville, or the Lowcountry surrounding Charleston. The nearest coming Buc-ee’s for Charleston-area residents is the Hardeeville store (projected 2031), about 90 miles south of Charleston on I-95, near the Georgia border.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Columbia, Hilton Head, or Greenville?

Columbia: No Buc-ee’s, no plans. Florence is your closest option at ~85 miles east via I-20. About a 1 hour 20 minute drive.

Hilton Head: No Buc-ee’s, no plans on Hilton Head. Currently the closest is Brunswick, Georgia at ~85 miles south. When the Hardeeville store opens (projected 2031), it will be 30-40 miles from Hilton Head, a much closer option.

Greenville / Upstate SC: No Buc-ee’s, but this is where the Anderson project would help, if it ever gets unstuck. Anderson County is about 25 miles from downtown Greenville on I-85. Currently no confirmed opening date.

Summerville: No Buc-ee’s. Same situation as Charleston: Florence is your closest at ~120 miles north.

Buc-ee’s Coming to South Carolina: The 2 Confirmed Projects

Two more Buc-ee’s are officially in the pipeline for South Carolina. Both have very different stories.

Hardeeville (Jasper County): Projected 2031

Location: Exit 8 of I-95, part of the Hardee Station mixed-use development at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Highway 17 Size: 74,000 sq ft (Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate: “This location, by far, requires a 74,000-square-foot store”) Site: 46.2 acres Features: Dozens of fuel pumps, EV charging, bicycle plaza, scenic ponds Distance from Savannah, GA: 20-30 miles north Expected opening: 2031

Hardeeville is going to be the game-changer for the Savannah, Hilton Head, and Lowcountry coastal traffic. Once it opens, it will be the closest Buc-ee’s to Savannah at just 20-30 miles, replacing Brunswick, Georgia (currently 60+ miles south of Savannah) as the natural Savannah-area stop.

The timeline story:

• November 7, 2024: Hardeeville City Council gives preliminary approval to the development
• Late 2024: Alan Williams (Hardeeville official) initially expects 2028 opening
• Early 2026: Construction expected to start
• 2028: SCDOT I-95 Widening and Exit 8 Redevelopment Project targeted for completion
• 2031: Buc-ee’s projected grand opening

Why 2031? The extended timeline is tied entirely to infrastructure. The SCDOT project to widen I-95 and redevelop Exit 8 has to be finished before a 74,000 sq ft Buc-ee’s can open at that interchange. A store of that size draws thousands of vehicles per day; the current highway capacity isn’t ready. Once SCDOT completes the widening in or around 2028, Buc-ee’s can then complete construction toward a 2031 opening.

Josh Gruber, Hardeeville City Manager, on why the city wanted it: “Basically, what that means is, for a resident to be able to go to the grocery store, go out to eat, have retail recreation opportunities, can get all of those needs met, and do that within the city of Hardeeville, rather than having them have to get in a car and drive someplace else outside the city” .

Anderson County: Stalled

Location: Exit 21 on I-85, Anderson County Size: 74,000 sq ft (planned) Site: 30+ acres (Buc-ee’s has owned since before 2022) Expected opening: No firm date, project is stalled

This is South Carolina’s most anticipated and most frustrating Buc-ee’s story. Anderson County residents have been hearing about this project since 2022 when Buc-ee’s quietly acquired the 30+ acres at Exit 21 on I-85. The store was reported multiple times to be “opening next year” and never broke ground .

Why it’s stalled: Interchange funding. Similar to the Ocala Florida and New Kent Virginia projects, Anderson needs interchange upgrades before Buc-ee’s can build. As of mid-2025, about $6 million had been committed: $1 million from Buc-ee’s, $5 million in federal funding secured by Sen. Lindsey Graham . But that’s not the full amount needed for the interchange work.

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns has said Buc-ee’s is still committed to the site, but county funding remains the issue. Whether this project actually happens depends on whether the funding gap gets closed in the next few years. If you live in Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, or Upstate SC and are waiting for this Buc-ee’s, my honest suggestion is: don’t hold your breath. Watch for federal or state infrastructure grant announcements.

Nearest Buc-ee’s to Major South Carolina Cities

Here’s the honest closest-Buc-ee’s table for every major SC city:

City	Closest Open Buc-ee’s	Distance	Future (2028-2031)
Florence	Florence	In-city	N/A
Columbia	Florence	~85 mi east (I-20)	N/A
Myrtle Beach	Florence	~85 mi west (US-501)	N/A
Charleston	Florence	~110 mi north (I-26 → I-95)	Hardeeville, ~90 mi south
North Charleston / Summerville	Florence	~110 mi north	Hardeeville, ~85 mi south
Greenville	Florence	~180 mi east	Anderson (stalled), ~25 mi west
Spartanburg	Florence	~170 mi east	Anderson (stalled), ~55 mi west
Hilton Head	Brunswick, GA	~85 mi south	Hardeeville, 30-40 mi north
Beaufort	Brunswick, GA	~75 mi south	Hardeeville, ~30 mi north
Anderson	Florence	~185 mi east	Anderson (stalled), in-city
Rock Hill	Florence	~150 mi southeast	Anderson (stalled), ~90 mi west
Aiken	Florence	~110 mi east	N/A

Takeaways:

• The entire Charleston metro is oddly underserved: Florence 110 miles north or Brunswick GA 90 miles south. Neither is a quick trip.
• Upstate SC (Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Rock Hill) is basically Buc-ee’s-free until the Anderson project unsticks.
• The Lowcountry (Hilton Head, Beaufort, Bluffton) currently uses Brunswick GA. Hardeeville will fix this in 2031.
• Florence is disproportionately important because it’s the only reasonable option for most of the state.

Why Florence Is So Important on the East Coast

Here’s the geography insight nobody frames properly. Florence is the only Buc-ee’s on the entire East Coast between Mount Crawford, Virginia (on I-81) and St. Augustine, Florida (on I-95).

Look at the I-95 map:

• Mount Crawford, VA (technically I-81, not I-95, so no I-95 Buc-ee’s exists)
• Florence, SC: Exit 170 (the only I-95 Buc-ee’s for hundreds of miles)
• St. Augustine, FL: the next one south, about 350 miles from Florence

That means for every driver on I-95 between roughly Richmond and Jacksonville (a stretch of about 575 miles), Florence is the only Buc-ee’s option. No wonder it’s crowded on peak travel days.

Peak times to expect:

• Northeast-to-Florida spring break traffic (mid-March through early April)
• Summer beach vacation weekends (June through August)
• Snowbird migration (October through December, northbound in spring)
• Holiday travel (Thanksgiving, Christmas week)

Best time to visit Florence: Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Weekend afternoons in summer are genuinely brutal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buc-ee’s are in South Carolina?

One open Buc-ee’s, in Florence, at Exit 170 on I-95. Two more are confirmed for the future: Hardeeville near the Georgia border (projected 2031) and Anderson County on I-85 (currently stalled with no firm opening date).

Where is the Buc-ee’s in South Carolina?

3390 North Williston Road, Florence, SC 29506, at Exit 170 on I-95, where I-95 crosses I-20. The store is on the northeast corner of the interchange.

What exit is Buc-ee’s on I-95 in South Carolina?

Exit 170. This is at the I-95/I-20 junction on the northeast side of Florence. Buc-ee’s is immediately visible from the exit.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Myrtle Beach?

No. There is no Buc-ee’s in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, or anywhere in Horry County. No plans are announced. The closest is Florence, 85 miles west via US-501 to I-95, about a 90-minute drive.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Charleston?

No. There is no Buc-ee’s in Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, or Summerville. No plans are announced for the Charleston metro. The closest option is Florence at ~110 miles north via I-26 to I-95, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Once Hardeeville opens (projected 2031), that will be ~90 miles south of Charleston on I-95.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Columbia, SC?

No. Columbia has no Buc-ee’s and none is announced. The closest is Florence at ~85 miles east on I-20, about a 1 hour 20 minute drive.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Hilton Head?

Not yet. Currently the closest is Brunswick, Georgia at ~85 miles south. When Hardeeville opens (projected 2031), it will be 30-40 miles north of Hilton Head, a much closer option.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Greenville, SC?

No, but the Anderson County project would help if it ever gets built. Anderson is about 25 miles from downtown Greenville on I-85. However, that project is currently stalled due to interchange funding shortfalls.

When did the Florence Buc-ee’s open?

May 16, 2022 at 6 AM. It was South Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s. Construction had broken ground in November 2020, making the total build about 18 months.

How big is the Florence Buc-ee’s?

53,000 sq ft with 120 fueling positions. It’s the standard mid-format Buc-ee’s built during the 2020-2022 out-of-state expansion, slightly smaller than the 74,000 sq ft flagships that came online in 2023 and later.

Does the Florence Buc-ee’s have EV charging?

Yes. The Florence store has EV charging including Tesla Superchargers and multi-brand fast chargers. It’s one of the better EV setups on the entire I-95 East Coast corridor.

Is the Florence Buc-ee’s open 24 hours?

Yes. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

When will Hardeeville Buc-ee’s open?

Projected 2031. The timeline is tied to the SCDOT I-95 Widening and Exit 8 Redevelopment Project, which is targeted for completion in 2028. Once that infrastructure work finishes, Buc-ee’s can complete its 74,000 sq ft store on schedule for a 2031 grand opening.

When will the Anderson Buc-ee’s open?

No firm opening date, the project is currently stalled. Buc-ee’s has owned the 30+ acre site at Exit 21 on I-85 since before 2022. The delay is tied to interchange funding shortfalls. As of mid-2025, $6 million had been committed toward the required infrastructure work, but the full funding hasn’t been secured.

Which South Carolina Buc-ee’s is the biggest?

Currently Florence at 53,000 sq ft. When Hardeeville opens in 2031, it will be South Carolina’s largest at 74,000 sq ft.

Are semi-trucks allowed at Buc-ee’s South Carolina?

No. Buc-ee’s has never allowed 18-wheelers at any of its travel centers. The Florence lot and driveways are designed for passenger vehicles only. This has been company policy since the first Buc-ee’s travel center opened in 2003.

Is there ethanol-free fuel at the Florence Buc-ee’s?

Yes, 90 octane ethanol-free. Note: Unlike most Buc-ee’s that carry both 87 and 90 octane ethanol-free, Florence carries only 90 octane. This matters if you drive a boat or small-engine vehicle needing 87 octane ethanol-free.

The Bottom Line

South Carolina’s Buc-ee’s map is small but strategically important. The Florence store punches well above its size because it sits at one of the most valuable interstate junctions in the entire country: I-95 meets I-20, and it’s the only Buc-ee’s for a 575-mile stretch of I-95.

My honest suggestions if you’re planning around SC Buc-ee’s:

• Live in Florence, Columbia, or Myrtle Beach? The Florence store is genuinely well-placed for you. Weekday morning stops beat weekend afternoons every time.
• Live in Charleston, Summerville, or the Lowcountry? Your best bet is Florence today (110 miles north), Hardeeville when it opens in 2031 (~90 miles south), or Brunswick, GA as a slightly closer alternative to Florence.
• Live in Greenville or the Upstate? Watch the Anderson County story. Federal infrastructure funding announcements are the trigger. Until then, Florence is your closest at 180+ miles east.
• Live in Hilton Head or Bluffton? Currently Brunswick, GA is closest at ~85 miles. Hardeeville in 2031 will change your life, 30-40 miles north.
• Driving I-95 in the Northeast → Florida direction? Time your Florence stop for the middle of the day (10 AM to 2 PM) on a weekday if possible. Weekend and holiday afternoons are the worst.

Two things I’ll be watching closely:

1. The Anderson County funding situation. If the interchange funding gap closes, the project could restart quickly. If not, it stays stalled indefinitely.
2. The SCDOT Exit 8 project progress in Hardeeville. If SCDOT hits its 2028 completion target, the Hardeeville Buc-ee’s opens on schedule in 2031. If SCDOT slips, Hardeeville slips.

I’ll update this page every time a major milestone shifts. If you spot any local news I’ve missed (especially about Anderson County funding), drop a note through the contact Page.