How far is Florence, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.01 mi
03h 21m
Flight
114.26 mi
183.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.26 mi
Kilometers
183.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.01 mi
Kilometers
251.08 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Holly Hill
SC

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

From Florence
78 mi
01h 40m
To Seabrook Island
78 mi
01h 40m

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
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Seabrook Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Seabrook Island.

  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

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.7 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Seabrook Island.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
75.1 mi · 48%
I 26 East
44 mi · 28%
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 5%
Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 4%
Main Road
6.55 mi · 4%
Savannah Highway
4.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 40m from Florence
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Seabrook Island?

The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 78 miles from Florence and 78 miles from Seabrook Island.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.89 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.84 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.65
11.02 gal · 41.68 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.83 $43.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.78 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $5.62 $30.99 $61.98

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 Seabrook Island. The current time is 00:15:40.

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.