How far is Florence, SC from Estill, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Estill, SC is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.84 mi
03h 09m
Flight
131.06 mi
210.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.06 mi
Kilometers
210.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.84 mi
Kilometers
244.36 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T14:34
Arrive Estill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elloree
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Florence
76 mi
01h 34m
To Estill
75.9 mi
01h 34m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Highway

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hampton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Columbia Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    87 m · 18 sec · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
63.9 mi · 42%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 14%
Main Highway
20.7 mi · 14%
Columbia Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Bufords Bridge Highway
8.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elloree
01h 34m from Florence
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Estill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Elloree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Florence and 75.9 miles from Estill.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elloree

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

58 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

67 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Kingstree

70 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

80 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Estill. Straight-line distance: 131.06 mi (210.92 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Estill

City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,845
Coordinates32.7548900, -81.2420500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Estill (-81.24205, 32.75489)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.74 $47.48
Premium $4.78 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.62 $30.14 $60.29

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 Estill. The current time is 14:34:26.

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.