How far is Florence, SC from Allendale, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Allendale, SC is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.82 mi
02h 45m
Flight
121.02 mi
194.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.02 mi
Kilometers
194.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.82 mi
Kilometers
220.19 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T07:42
Arrive Allendale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Santee
SC

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

From Florence
68.4 mi
01h 22m
To Allendale
68.4 mi
01h 22m

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
2 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Highway

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Burtons Ferry Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Burtons Ferry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
63.9 mi · 47%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 15%
Main Highway
20.7 mi · 15%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Burtons Ferry Highway
8.69 mi · 6%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 22m from Florence
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Florence and 68.4 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santee.

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 121.02 mi (194.76 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Allendale

#2 Allendale

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population2,829
Coordinates33.0079300, -81.3084400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Allendale (-81.30844, 33.00793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 Florence and Allendale. The current time is 07:42:07.

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.