How far is Florence, SC from Pacolet, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Pacolet, SC is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.79 mi
03h 09m
Flight
123.72 mi
199.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.72 mi
Kilometers
199.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.79 mi
Kilometers
241.06 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pacolet
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T16:32
Arrive Pacolet
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Union
SC

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

From Florence
74.8 mi
01h 34m
To Pacolet
74.9 mi
01h 34m

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
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  13. 13

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Spartanburg Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Church Street

    736 ft · 23 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    771 ft · 34 sec · Crescent Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 13%
J A Cochran Bypass
18.6 mi · 12%
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 12%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lancaster Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 34m from Florence
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Florence and 74.9 miles from Pacolet.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 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 Rain Showers near Pacolet.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Camden

52 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

79 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Hamlet

86 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Pacolet. Straight-line distance: 123.72 mi (199.11 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Pacolet

Town of the United States

Population2,604
Coordinates34.8990200, -81.7617700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Pacolet (-81.76177, 34.89902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 Pacolet. The current time is 16:32:30.

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.