How far is Florence, SC from McColl, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to McColl, SC is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.35 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.97 mi
56.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.35 mi
Kilometers
77.81 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McColl
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive McColl
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Society Hill
SC

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Florence
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To McColl
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Gibson Avenue

    629 ft · 28 sec · East Gibson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Gibson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
23.4 mi · 48%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 34%
East Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 10%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 7%
North Main Street
0.27 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

North Governor Williams Highway

Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
00h 31m from Florence
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McColl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Florence and 24.2 miles from McColl.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McColl.

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

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

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

RAIL

Florence

36 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

45 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

77 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and McColl. Straight-line distance: 34.97 mi (56.28 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 McColl

Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,943
Coordinates34.6687700, -79.5453300
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: McColl (-79.54533, 34.66877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and McColl. The current time is 07:27:09.

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.