How far is Florence County, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Florence County, SC to Summerville, SC is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence County and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence County and Summerville.
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Start on Friendfield Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Friendfield Road
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Turn right onto Francis Marion Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Francis Marion Road
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Continue on East Friendfield Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · East Friendfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue straight
2941 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Florence County and Summerville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Williamsburg County Highway
Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
37.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence County and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence County to Summerville?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Greeleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Florence County and 44.1 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence County and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Greeleyville
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 Greeleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence County and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.13 km).
#1 Florence County
County in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 137,588 |
| Coordinates | 34.0243900, -79.7028200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.66 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
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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