How far is Florence, SC from Cheraw, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.48 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.37 mi
56.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T09:54
Arrive Cheraw
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

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
Society Hill
SC

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Florence
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Cheraw
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cheraw Highway

    12 mi · 17 min · Cheraw Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 39%
Cheraw Highway
12 mi · 29%
East Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 11%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 5%
South Church Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

North Governor Williams Highway

Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
00h 27m from Florence
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Florence and 20.7 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

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

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

RAIL

Florence

36 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

45 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 35.37 mi (56.93 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.47 $12.93
Premium $4.78 $6.98 $13.95
Diesel $5.62 $8.21 $16.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Cheraw. The current time is 09:54:40.

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.