How far is Florence, SC from Chester, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Chester, SC is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Chester.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
49 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street
731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Take the exit slight right
968 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lancaster Street
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Continue on Gadsden Street
2927 ft · 1 min · Gadsden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lancaster Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 26m
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 Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Chester?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Florence and 55.2 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Chester. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.66 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.21426, 34.70486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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