How far is Florence, SC from Bishopville, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Bishopville, SC is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.79 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bishopville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T07:42
Arrive Bishopville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lamar
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Florence
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To Bishopville
14.9 mi
00h 19m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.7 mi · 24 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1783 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wisacky Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Wisacky Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
21.7 mi · 73%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 8%
Wisacky Highway
2.25 mi · 8%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 5%
East Church Street
0.83 mi · 3%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
00h 19m from Florence
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence 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 to Bishopville?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Florence and 14.9 miles from Bishopville.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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 Lamar and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.9 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 13.6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Bishopville City Hall

Bishopville , SC
135 E Church St, Bishopville, SC 29010
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Florence

28 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

60 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Bishopville. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Bishopville

City in Lee County, South Carolina

Population2,948
Coordinates34.2182100, -80.2484100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Bishopville (-80.24841, 34.21821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

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 Bishopville. The current time is 07:42:06.

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.