How far is Estill, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Estill, SC to Florence, SC is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estill and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estill and Florence.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 18 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Highway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on South Hampton Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Highway
18.8 mi · 23 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Five Chop Road
21.3 mi · 27 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 3 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 Estill and Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Estill and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estill to Florence?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Elloree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Estill and 75.9 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Estill and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Elloree
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 Elloree.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estill and Florence. Straight-line distance: 131.06 mi (210.92 km).
#1 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
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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