How far is Blacksburg, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Blacksburg, SC to Florence, SC is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blacksburg and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg and Florence.
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Start on West Cherokee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Cherokee Street
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Turn right onto York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road
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Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
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Take the exit straight
153 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 5 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 Blacksburg and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pageland Highway
Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Blacksburg and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blacksburg to Florence?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Blacksburg and 72.5 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blacksburg and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Camden
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Gastonia
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and Florence. Straight-line distance: 118.41 mi (190.56 km).
#1 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
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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