How far is Florence, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Isle of Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Isle of Palms.
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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
1714 ft · 46 sec · East Cheves Street
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Turn left onto South Irby Street
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Irby Street
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Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
15.2 mi · 24 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on Longstreet Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue straight
2941 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Georgetown
2486 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hungryneck
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Turn right onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn right onto Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 51 sec · Palm Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Isle of Palms.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Isle of Palms?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Florence and 59.5 miles from Isle of Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Kingstree
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Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.66 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
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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