How far is Florence, SC from Blythewood, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Blythewood, SC is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Blythewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Blythewood.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
65.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Charlotte
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Blythewood Road
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Blythewood Road
2371 ft · 55 sec · Blythewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Blythewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
65.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Blythewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Blythewood?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Florence and 41.4 miles from Blythewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Blythewood.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Blythewood. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.42 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blythewood
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,531 |
| Coordinates | 34.2143200, -80.9739800 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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