How far is Boiling Springs, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, SC to Florence, SC is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.84 mi
03h 04m
Flight
120.72 mi
194.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.72 mi
Kilometers
194.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.84 mi
Kilometers
226.66 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-04-16T01:39
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Boiling Springs
70.4 mi
01h 32m
To Florence
70.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on SC 70

    5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70

  7. 7

    Continue on Denmark Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on John C Calhoun Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    21.3 mi · 27 min · Five Chop Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
85.1 mi · 60%
Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Denmark Road
6.71 mi · 5%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 5%
SC 70
5.05 mi · 4%
Boiling Springs Road
3.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 32m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Florence?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Boiling Springs and 70.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Florence. Straight-line distance: 120.72 mi (194.28 km).

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#1 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates33.1351500, -81.4312200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Springs and Florence. The current time is 01:39:08.

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.