How far is Florence, SC from Greer, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Greer, SC is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Greer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Greer.
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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
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, SC 146: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Woodruff Road
1380 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, GSP International Airport
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 14: Pelham, Greer
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East Poinsett Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Greer.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Greer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Greer?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Florence and 93.9 miles from Greer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Greer.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
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 Irmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Greer. Straight-line distance: 149.32 mi (240.31 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greer
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
| Population | 35,316 |
| Coordinates | 34.9387300, -82.2270600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Poinsett Street (-82.227094, 34.938681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.30 | $62.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
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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