How far is Florence, SC from Ladson, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Ladson, SC is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clarendon 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 Ladson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Ladson.
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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
2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto College Park Road
1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road
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Turn right onto Ladson Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Ladson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 01h 20m
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 Clear near Ladson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Ladson?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Florence and 58.3 miles from Ladson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Clear near Ladson.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
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 Summerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 85.94 mi (138.3 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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