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

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
89.86 mi
02h 14m
Flight
77.82 mi
125.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.82 mi
Kilometers
125.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.86 mi
Kilometers
144.62 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Acres
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Forest Acres
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Greeleyville
SC

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

From Florence
45 mi
01h 07m
To Forest Acres
44.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

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

    1714 ft · 46 sec · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Irby Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Irby Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

    15.2 mi · 24 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2941 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    9.7 mi · 14 min · North Live Oak Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Farrell Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Farrell Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gross Avenue

    915 ft · 40 sec · Gross Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gross Avenue

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
39.4 mi · 44%
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
15.2 mi · 17%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 12%
South Irby Street
10.6 mi · 12%
North Live Oak Drive
9.69 mi · 11%
Longstreet Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

37.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greeleyville
01h 07m from Florence
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Greeleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Florence and 44.9 miles from Forest Acres.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Greeleyville

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

72 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Camden

95 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 77.82 mi (125.24 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

Population10,269
Coordinates33.1043400, -80.0984200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Forest Acres (-80.09842, 33.10434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.78 $15.15 $30.29
Diesel $5.62 $17.83 $35.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Forest Acres. The current time is 20:12:44.

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.