How far is Florence, SC from Barnwell, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Barnwell, SC is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
130.99 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.82 mi
181.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.82 mi
Kilometers
181.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.99 mi
Kilometers
210.81 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnwell
Tue, Apr 14, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, Apr 14, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-14T14:55
Arrive Barnwell
Tue, Apr 14, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
65.5 mi
01h 23m
To Barnwell
65.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    75 m · 10 sec · Marlboro Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
63.9 mi · 49%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 16%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 9%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 5%
Main Highway
3 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 23m from Florence
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Barnwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 65.5 miles from Florence and 65.5 miles from Barnwell.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Barnwell. Straight-line distance: 112.82 mi (181.56 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Barnwell

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,260
Coordinates33.2448700, -81.3587200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Barnwell (-81.35872, 33.24487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Barnwell. The current time is 14:55:22.

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.