How far is Florence, SC from Boiling Springs, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Boiling Springs, SC is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
140.81 mi
03h 04m
Flight
120.72 mi
194.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.72 mi
Kilometers
194.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.81 mi
Kilometers
226.61 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-16T03:19
Arrive Boiling Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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

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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Florence
70.4 mi
01h 32m
To Boiling Springs
70.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Boiling Springs.

  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

    2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
63.9 mi · 45%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 15%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 8%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 5%
Main Highway
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 08m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 32m from Florence
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Florence and 70.4 miles from Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 120.72 mi (194.28 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates33.1351500, -81.4312200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Boiling Springs. The current time is 03:19:10.

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.