How far is Florence, SC from Forest Acres, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
78.55 mi
01h 33m
Flight
71.25 mi
114.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Acres
Sat, Apr 11, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 11, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-11T15:23
Arrive Forest Acres
Sat, Apr 11, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
39.2 mi
00h 46m
To Forest Acres
39.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Forest Acres.

  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

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Two Notch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    148 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Beltline Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Beltline Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beltline Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
67.8 mi · 86%
Two Notch Road
4.3 mi · 5%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 3%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
North Beltline Boulevard
1.41 mi · 2%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
00h 46m from Florence
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Forest Acres?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 39.2 miles from Florence and 39.3 miles from Forest Acres.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Forest Acres.

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 Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 71.25 mi (114.67 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Forest Acres

#2 Forest Acres

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

Population10,615
Coordinates34.0193200, -80.9898100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Forest Acres (-80.98981, 34.01932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.88
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.44 $24.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.78 $15.00 $30.01
Diesel $5.62 $17.66 $35.32

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Forest Acres. The current time is 15:23:29.

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.