How far is Florence, SC from Chesterfield, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 Darlington County, 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 Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Chesterfield.
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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
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cheraw Highway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Cheraw Highway
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Turn left onto Jersey Street
102 m · 15 sec · Jersey Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
56 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Page Street
637 ft · 17 sec · South Page Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 25.9 miles from Florence and 25.8 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Society Hill
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 Society Hill.
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Hamlet
Dillon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 41.7 mi (67.11 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-80.08812, 34.73599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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