Location

The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) is at 1951 Pisgah Road in Florence SC.  Just minutes off of I-95, SiMT is easily reached by car.

Map & Driving Directions

Map to SiMT

From the West  

  • Take I-20 East toward Florence.
  • Merge left onto I-95 N. via Exit 141A toward Fayetteville.
  • Travel 2 miles, then turn right onto US-52 N via Exit 164 toward Darlington.
  • Travel 1.6 miles to Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) and turn right at the SiMT sign.
  • Follow this road through the FDTC campus to the SiMT entrance.

From the South

  • Take I-95 North toward Florence.
  • Turn right onto US-52 N via Exit 164 toward Darlington.
  • Travel 1.6 miles to Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) and turn right at the SiMT sign.
  • Follow this road through the FDTC campus to the SiMT entrance.

From the North via I-95

  • Take I-95 South toward Florence.
  • Turn right onto US-52 N via Exit 164 toward Darlington.
  • Travel 1.6 miles to Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) and turn right at the SiMT sign.
  • Follow this road through the FDTC campus to the SiMT entrance.

From the East

  • Take US-76/301 West toward Florence.
  • Turn right onto Highway 327 N toward I-95
  • Travel 10 miles to I-95 and turn right onto I-95 South toward Savannah
  • Travel 5 miles to Exit 164
  • Turn right onto US-52 N via Exit 164 toward Darlington.
  • Travel 1.6 miles to Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) and turn right at the SiMT sign.

Hotel Accommodations

These hotels are 1 to 6 miles from the SiMT Location behind the campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College and are approximately 7 miles from the Florence Regional Airport.

  • Hilton Garden Inns
    2671 Hospitality Blvd.
    $99 per night
    843-432-3001
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
    2000 W. Radio Dr.
    $99 per night
    843-629-9900
  • Holiday Inn Express
    3440 W. Radio Dr.
    $89 per night
    843-432-1500
  • Courtyard by Marriott
    2680 Hospitality Blvd.
    $79 per night
    843-662-7066
  • Country Inn and Suites
    1739 Mandeville Rd.
    $69 per night
    843-317-6616
  • Wingate
    2123 W. Lucas St.
    $59 per night
    843-629-1111
  • Fairfield Inn
    140 Dunbarton Rd.
    $60 per night
    843-669-1666

Transportation

By Air

  • Florence Regional Airport (http://www.florencescairport.com); Major carriers include Delta and US Airways. 
  • Other Airports: 
    • Columbia, South Carolina (81 miles)
    • Charlotte, North Carolina (157 miles)
    • Atlanta, Georgia (290 miles)

By Ground

  • Local taxis are available
  • Rental cars may be obtained from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise
  • Some hotels provide airport shuttles (fee charged)