How far is Blythewood, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Blythewood, SC to Florence, SC is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.27 mi
01h 38m
Flight
69.23 mi
111.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.23 mi
Kilometers
111.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.27 mi
Kilometers
134.01 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Blythewood
Sat, Apr 11, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blythewood
2026-04-11T07:33
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blythewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Blythewood
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Florence
41.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
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 Blythewood and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blythewood Road

    1 km · 1 min · Blythewood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Columbia

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Florence

    3087 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythewood 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
68 mi · 82%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
11 mi · 13%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 3%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Blythewood Road
0.64 mi · 1%
I 77 South
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 49m from Blythewood
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blythewood and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Blythewood and 41.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blythewood and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blythewood and Florence. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.42 km).

Blythewood

#1 Blythewood

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,531
Coordinates34.2143200, -80.9739800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.78 $14.05 $28.09
Diesel $5.62 $16.53 $33.07

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 Blythewood and Florence. The current time is 07:33:26.

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.