How far is Florence, SC from Elberton, GA?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Elberton, GA is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Elberton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Elberton.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton
1317 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
23.8 mi · 31 min · Highway 72 West
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Continue on Reynolds Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue
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Turn left onto Grace Street
1617 ft · 36 sec · Grace Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cambridge Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.7 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Calhoun Falls Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Calhoun Falls Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elbert Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · Elbert Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Elberton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Elberton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Elberton?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Florence and 106.1 miles from Elberton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Elberton.
Stop Ideas Near Pomaria
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 Pomaria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Elberton. Straight-line distance: 177.68 mi (285.95 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberton (-82.86863, 34.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.50 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $29.52 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
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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