How far is Florence, SC from Blacksburg, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.98 mi
03h 00m
Flight
118.41 mi
190.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.28 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T06:09
Arrive Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Union
SC

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

From Florence
70 mi
01h 30m
To Blacksburg
70 mi
01h 30m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  13. 13

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Rock Hill Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    144 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  35. 35

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 13%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 7%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 7%
Lancaster Bypass
9.02 mi · 6%
Rock Hill Highway
7.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 30m from Florence
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Blacksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Florence and 70 miles from Blacksburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Camden

52 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

79 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Hamlet

86 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 118.41 mi (190.56 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.12 $46.24
Premium $4.78 $24.94 $49.88
Diesel $5.62 $29.36 $58.71

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 Blacksburg. The current time is 06:09:15.

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.