How far is Florence, SC from Bennettsville, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Bennettsville, SC is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.8 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.49 mi
47.46 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.49 mi
Kilometers
47.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.8 mi
Kilometers
62.45 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Society Hill
SC

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Florence
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Bennettsville
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 42%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 32%
East Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 12%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 9%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 5%
South Church Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

North Governor Williams Highway

Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
00h 26m from Florence
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Bennettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Florence and 19.4 miles from Bennettsville.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Bennettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Society Hill, 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 Society Hill.

RAIL

Florence

36 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

45 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Bennettsville. The current time is 09:38:13.

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.