How far is Florence, SC from Manning, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Manning, SC is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
47.93 mi
00h 57m
Flight
43.07 mi
69.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.14 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manning
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Manning
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Lynchburg
SC

Town in Lee County, South Carolina

From Florence
24 mi
00h 28m
To Manning
23.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Manning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Manning.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning

    772 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Boyce Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · West Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Boyce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Manning.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
38.8 mi · 81%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 5%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 3%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
0.53 mi · 1%
US 521
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynchburg
00h 28m from Florence
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Manning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Manning?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Florence and 23.9 miles from Manning.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Manning.

Stop Ideas Near Lynchburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg.

RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

76 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Manning. Straight-line distance: 43.07 mi (69.32 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Manning

#2 Manning

City in South Carolina, USA

Population3,854
Coordinates33.6951600, -80.2109100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Manning (-80.21091, 33.69516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.39
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.69 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.78 $8.07 $16.15
Diesel $5.62 $9.50 $19.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Manning. The current time is 13:42:10.

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.