How far is Barnwell, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Barnwell, SC to Florence, SC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnwell and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnwell and Florence.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Marlboro Avenue
75 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Avenue
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70
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Continue on Denmark Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road
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Continue on Hagood Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Highway
1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn left onto Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Five Chop Road
21.3 mi · 27 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnwell and Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Barnwell and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnwell to Florence?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Barnwell and 65.5 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barnwell and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnwell and Florence. Straight-line distance: 112.82 mi (181.56 km).
#1 Barnwell
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.2448700, -81.3587200 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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