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

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
63.79 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.42 mi
89.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.42 mi
Kilometers
89.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.79 mi
Kilometers
102.66 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Stephen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T10:04
Arrive Saint Stephen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Kingstree
SC

City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Florence
31.9 mi
00h 47m
To Saint Stephen
31.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1714 ft · 46 sec · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Irby Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Irby Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

    15.2 mi · 24 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    24.4 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Barry Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
24.4 mi · 38%
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
15.2 mi · 24%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 17%
South Irby Street
10.6 mi · 17%
Longstreet Street
1.74 mi · 3%
East Cheves Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

24.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingstree
00h 47m from Florence
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near Saint Stephen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Kingstree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Florence and 31.9 miles from Saint Stephen.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near Saint Stephen.

Stop Ideas Near Kingstree

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

59 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

89 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Dillon

94 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 55.42 mi (89.19 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.46 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $4.78 $12.61 $25.23
Diesel $5.62 $14.85 $29.69

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 Stephen. The current time is 10:04:48.

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.