How far is Florence, SC from Saint George, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Saint George, SC is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
91.48 mi
01h 44m
Flight
83.96 mi
135.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.48 mi
Kilometers
147.22 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-14T21:41
Arrive Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Florence
45.8 mi
00h 52m
To Saint George
45.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Saint George.

  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

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Branchville, Saint George

    1722 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jim Bilton Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ridge Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
83.9 mi · 92%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 3%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
West Jim Bilton Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
00h 52m from Florence
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Saint George?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Florence and 45.7 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 83.96 mi (135.12 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.59
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.79 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.78 $15.43 $30.87
Diesel $5.62 $18.17 $36.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Saint George. The current time is 21:41:40.

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.