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

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
89.9 mi
01h 57m
Flight
68.79 mi
110.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.79 mi
Kilometers
110.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.9 mi
Kilometers
144.68 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, May 2, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-02T13:22
Arrive Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Matthews
44.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 6: Santee, Eutawville

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 6 West: Santee, Elloree

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Number Six Highway

    21.3 mi · 37 min · Old Number Six Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
62.3 mi · 69%
Old Number Six Highway
21.3 mi · 24%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 3%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.8 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 06m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
00h 58m from Florence
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Florence and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 miles from Florence and 44.9 miles from Saint Matthews.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Florence and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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 Manning and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

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 Matthews. Straight-line distance: 68.79 mi (110.7 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Saint Matthews

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Population1,903
Coordinates33.6648800, -80.7778700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Saint Matthews (-80.77787, 33.66488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.78 $15.15 $30.29
Diesel $5.62 $17.83 $35.66

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Saint Matthews. The current time is 13:22:52.

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.