How far is Florence, SC from Lake Wylie, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Lake Wylie, SC is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
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 Chesterfield 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 Lake Wylie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Lake Wylie.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
49 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street
731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Take the exit slight right
968 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 151
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
8.5 mi · 12 min · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
907 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South: Pineville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
1.1 km · 42 sec · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: South Tryon Street
2023 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · South Tryon Street
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Continue on York Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue straight
2571 ft · 46 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charlotte Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Lake Wylie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pine Avenue
Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Lake Wylie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Lake Wylie?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Pageland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Florence and 58.6 miles from Lake Wylie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Lake Wylie.
Stop Ideas Near Pageland
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 Pageland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Lake Wylie. Straight-line distance: 96.31 mi (154.99 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wylie (-81.04285, 35.10848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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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