How far is Florence County, SC from Bishopville, SC?

The driving distance from Florence County, SC to Bishopville, SC is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.05 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.96 mi
54.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.96 mi
Kilometers
54.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bishopville
Tue, Oct 13, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Florence County
Tue, Oct 13, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence County
2026-10-13T19:40
Arrive Bishopville
Tue, Oct 13, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence County
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Timmonsville
SC

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

From Florence County
21 mi
00h 30m
To Bishopville
21.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence County and Bishopville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence County and Bishopville.

  1. 1

    Start on Friendfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Friendfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East Effingham Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Effingham Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Irby Street

    6 mi · 8 min · South Irby Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Third Loop Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Third Loop Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Marsh Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marsh Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Loop Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 2nd Loop Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Evans Street

    966 ft · 21 sec · West Evans Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    21.7 mi · 24 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott

    1783 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wisacky Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Wisacky Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
21.7 mi · 52%
South Irby Street
6.03 mi · 14%
Friendfield Road
3.81 mi · 9%
Wisacky Highway
2.25 mi · 5%
2nd Loop Road
2.13 mi · 5%
Third Loop Road
1.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

21.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timmonsville
00h 30m from Florence County
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence County and Sunny near Bishopville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence County to Bishopville?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Florence County and 21.1 miles from Bishopville.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence County and Sunny near Bishopville.

Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville

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 Timmonsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 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 7.5 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 Timmonsville.

RAIL

Florence

18 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

53 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

61 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence County and Bishopville. Straight-line distance: 33.96 mi (54.65 km).

Florence County

#1 Florence County

County in South Carolina, United States

Population137,588
Coordinates34.0243900, -79.7028200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Bishopville

#2 Bishopville

City in Lee County, South Carolina

Population2,948
Coordinates34.2182100, -80.2484100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence County (-79.70282, 34.02439)
End: Bishopville (-80.24841, 34.21821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.90
Round trip
$11.80
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.99 $5.90 $11.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $4.84 $7.16 $14.32
Diesel $5.77 $8.54 $17.08

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence County and Bishopville. The current time is 19:40:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.