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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.26 mi
02h 47m
Flight
97.34 mi
156.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.34 mi
Kilometers
156.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.26 mi
Kilometers
191.93 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Isle of Palms
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Isle of Palms
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Stephen
SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

From Florence
59.7 mi
01h 23m
To Isle of Palms
59.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1714 ft · 46 sec · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Irby Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Irby Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

    15.2 mi · 24 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2941 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  15. 15

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Georgetown

    2486 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hungryneck

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Hungry Neck Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Isle of Palms Connector

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Palm Boulevard

    2128 ft · 51 sec · Palm Boulevard

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
40.5 mi · 34%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi · 14%
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
15.2 mi · 13%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
South Irby Street
10.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Stephen
01h 23m from Florence
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Stephen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Stephen.

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

59 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

90 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

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).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Isle of Palms

#2 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Isle of Palms. The current time is 09:38:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.