How far is Florence, SC from Irmo, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Irmo, SC is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Irmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Irmo.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 60 West
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Murray Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard
107 m · 11 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodrow Street
45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Irmo.
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 Irmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Irmo?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Florence and 44.6 miles from Irmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 2:54 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 Irmo.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 81.59 mi (131.3 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irmo (-81.18315, 34.08598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $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.
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