How far is Darlington, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Darlington, SC to Florence, SC is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.22 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.71 mi
15.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.71 mi
Kilometers
15.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.22 mi
Kilometers
16.45 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Darlington
Sat, Apr 11, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darlington
2026-04-11T12:14
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Darlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hickory Grove
SC

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

From Darlington
5.1 mi
00h 09m
To Florence
5.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Darlington and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Street

    1854 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    5 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Church Street

    731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    38 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
5.04 mi · 49%
West Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 45%
Pearl Street
0.35 mi · 3%
South Church Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

5.04 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Grove
00h 09m from Darlington
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darlington and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hickory Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Darlington and 5.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hickory Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 4.7 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Grove.

RAIL

Florence

5 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

42 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Florence. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.62 km).

Darlington

#1 Darlington

City in South Carolina

Population5,901
Coordinates34.2998800, -79.8761700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl Street (-79.876279, 34.300027)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.85
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.43 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.59 $3.19
Premium $4.78 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.62 $2.02 $4.05

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 Darlington and Florence. The current time is 12:14:49.

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.