How far is Elberton, GA from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Florence, SC is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elberton and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elberton and Florence.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto College Avenue
65 m · 5 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Falls Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Calhoun Falls Highway
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Continue on West Russell Lake Boulevard
27.8 mi · 37 min · West Russell Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on West Cambridge Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Grace Street
1617 ft · 35 sec · Grace Street
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Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue
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Continue straight
24.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East
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Take the exit right
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street
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Turn right
40 m · 12 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 Elberton 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.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elberton and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elberton to Florence?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Elberton and 106.3 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.88 one way or $51.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elberton and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
Columbia
Camden
Spartanburg
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 177.68 mi (285.95 km).
#1 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.46 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
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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