How far is Florence, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Jackson, SC is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Horry 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 Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Jackson.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cheves Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
29.7 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Church Street
710 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
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Continue on North Fraser Street
10.4 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street
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Turn sharp left onto Exodus Drive
1.4 mi · 4 min · Exodus Drive
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Turn right onto Jackson Village Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road
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Turn left onto Bogg Lane
40 m · 6 sec · Bogg Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bogg Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Palmetto Street
Continue straight
29.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Jackson?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Aynor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Florence and 40.6 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Aynor
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 Aynor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 57.96 mi (93.27 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,815 |
| Coordinates | 33.4993400, -79.1989400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-79.19894, 33.49934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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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