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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.92 mi
03h 02m
Flight
118.41 mi
190.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.92 mi
Kilometers
233.22 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blacksburg
2026-04-11T07:28
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blacksburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Union
SC

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

From Blacksburg
72.5 mi
01h 31m
To Florence
72.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Catawba River Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    153 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  25. 25

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  27. 27

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Church Street

    731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight left

    38 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 13%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 13%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 7%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 7%
Catawba River Road
8.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 31m from Blacksburg
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union, 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 Union.

RAIL

Camden

52 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

79 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Hamlet

86 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and Florence. Straight-line distance: 118.41 mi (190.56 km).

Blacksburg

#1 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.48
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Blacksburg and Florence. The current time is 07:28:36.

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.