How far is Florence, SC from Port Royal, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Port Royal, SC is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Port Royal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Port Royal.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
122.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Continue on Russell Bell Bridge
3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge
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Continue on Ribaut Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road
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Turn right onto Paris Avenue
2052 ft · 41 sec · Paris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Port Royal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Port Royal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Port Royal?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Florence and 79.6 miles from Port Royal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 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 Partly Sunny near Port Royal.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Denmark
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Port Royal. Straight-line distance: 136.51 mi (219.69 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Royal
Settlement in Jamaica
| Population | 14,516 |
| Coordinates | 32.3790800, -80.6926100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Royal (-80.69261, 32.37908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.94 | $49.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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