How far is Florence, SC from Honea Path, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Honea Path, SC is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Honea Path.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Honea Path.
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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
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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Continue on East Greer Street
2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street
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Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Honea Path.
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 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Mostly Clear near Honea Path.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Honea Path?
The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Florence and 86.6 miles from Honea Path.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Mostly Clear near Honea Path.
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 Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 151.01 mi (243.03 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honea Path
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 34.4465000, -82.3915100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
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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