How far is Florence, SC from Pine Ridge, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Pine Ridge, SC is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.33 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.69 mi
42.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T07:53
Arrive Pine Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Darlington
SC

City in South Carolina

From Florence
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To Pine Ridge
14.2 mi
00h 19m

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
Pine Ridge Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Thursday
Using Hartsville as the closest live forecast in the Darlington County weather hub.

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 Pine Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Pine Ridge.

  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

    13 mi · 18 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Old Camden Road

    32 m · 3 sec · West Old Camden Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Old Camden Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bobo Newsome Highway
13 mi · 46%
Harry Byrd Highway
4.82 mi · 17%
East Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 16%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 12%
North Governor Williams Highway
2.26 mi · 8%
South Church Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

East Bobo Newsome Highway

Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darlington
00h 19m from Florence
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Pine Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Pine Ridge?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Florence and 14.2 miles from Pine Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Pine Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Darlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Darlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.

RAIL

Florence

16 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

48 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.96 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Ridge

Town in South Carolina

Population2,419
Coordinates34.3951500, -80.1628500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Pine Ridge (-80.16285, 34.39515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.78 $4.78 $9.56
Diesel $5.62 $5.62 $11.25

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 Pine Ridge. The current time is 07:53:10.

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.