How far is Florence, SC from Hampton, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Hampton, SC is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Hampton.
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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
2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
106.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Varnville, Hampton
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto Sniders Highway
16.7 mi · 29 min · Sniders Highway
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Continue on Walterboro Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Walterboro Highway
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Street East
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street East
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Turn left onto Helen Street
1396 ft · 1 min · Helen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Helen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Hampton?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Florence and 69.5 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 120.27 mi (193.56 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
City in South Carolina
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779400, -81.1276100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-81.12761, 32.87794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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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