How far is Florence, SC from Camden, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Camden, SC is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51.23 mi
01h 01m
Flight
48.37 mi
77.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Florence
25.6 mi
00h 30m
To Camden
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.9 mi · 47 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Camden, Rembert

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
43.9 mi · 86%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 5%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 3%
Sumter Highway
1.21 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.06 mi · 2%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

43.9 mi · 00h 47m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
00h 30m from Florence
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Florence and 25.7 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

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

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

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Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Camden. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.85 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Camden (-80.60702, 34.24654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Camden. The current time is 12:01:10.

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.