How far is Bennettsville, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Florence, SC is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.1 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.49 mi
47.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.49 mi
Kilometers
47.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.54 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennettsville
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennettsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Society Hill
SC

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Bennettsville
19.4 mi
00h 22m
To Florence
20.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bennettsville and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Church Street

    731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    38 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennettsville and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 49%
West Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 5%
South Church Street
0.14 mi
North Liberty Street
0.06 mi
West Market Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Governor Williams Highway

Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
00h 22m from Bennettsville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennettsville to Florence?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Bennettsville and 20.7 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Society Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Society Hill.

RAIL

Florence

36 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

45 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 km).

Bennettsville

#1 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: West Market Street (-79.684798, 34.617407)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.25
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.62 $11.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.78 $6.78 $13.57
Diesel $5.62 $7.99 $15.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennettsville and Florence. The current time is 08:21:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.