How far is Florence, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Jackson, SC is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richland 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 · 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
119.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
1836 ft · 49 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Keep slight left to continue on Whiskey Road
9 mi · 17 min · Whiskey Road
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Continue on Main Street North
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street South
70 m · 7 sec · Main Street South
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Continue on Whiskey Road
2290 ft · 37 sec · Whiskey Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1
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Turn right onto Atomic Road
1339 ft · 26 sec · Atomic Road
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Turn left onto North Silverton Street
2627 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goforth Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goforth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Jackson.
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
120 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny 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 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Arcadia Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Florence and 76.6 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia Lakes
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 Arcadia Lakes.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.74 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 | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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