How far is Chesterfield, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Florence, SC is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Florence.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Page Street
637 ft · 20 sec · South Page Street
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Turn left onto East Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight right onto East Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Turn right onto Jersey Street
102 m · 8 sec · Jersey Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · North 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 Chesterfield 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Florence?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 25.9 miles from Chesterfield and 25.8 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Society Hill
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 Society Hill.
Florence
Hamlet
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Florence. Straight-line distance: 41.7 mi (67.11 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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