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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.62 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.23 mi
111.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.23 mi
Kilometers
111.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.97 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythewood
Sat, Apr 11, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T06:10
Arrive Blythewood
Sat, Apr 11, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Florence
41.3 mi
00h 48m
To Blythewood
41.4 mi
00h 48m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

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.

  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

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Charlotte

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Blythewood Road

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Blythewood Road

    2371 ft · 55 sec · Blythewood Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
65.8 mi · 80%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
10.6 mi · 13%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 3%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
Blythewood Road
0.81 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 48m from Florence
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Blythewood. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.42 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Blythewood

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,531
Coordinates34.2143200, -80.9739800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Blythewood. The current time is 06:10:56.

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.