How far is Florence, SC from Dentsville, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Dentsville, SC is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
73.68 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.98 mi
111.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.98 mi
Kilometers
111.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dentsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Dentsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
36.8 mi
00h 42m
To Dentsville
36.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road

    869 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road

    155 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Two Notch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Two Notch Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
67.8 mi · 92%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 3%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
Two Notch Road
0.93 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
US 1
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
00h 42m from Florence
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near Dentsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36.8 miles from Florence and 36.9 miles from Dentsville.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near Dentsville.

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.

RAIL

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 Dentsville. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.01 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Dentsville (-80.95815, 34.06404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

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 Dentsville. The current time is 21:06:34.

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.