How far is Florence, SC from South Congaree, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to South Congaree, SC is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and South Congaree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and South Congaree.
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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
68.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.1 km · 56 sec · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Huger Street
2984 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
862 ft · 21 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Hampton Street
1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street
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Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce
924 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Tarrytown Lane
106 m · 9 sec · Tarrytown Lane
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Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Edmund Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ramblin Road
14 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and South Congaree.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
68.6 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near South Congaree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to South Congaree?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Florence and 45.8 miles from South Congaree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:48 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 Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near South Congaree.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and South Congaree. Straight-line distance: 81.02 mi (130.39 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Congaree
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,485 |
| Coordinates | 33.9109900, -81.1356500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Congaree (-81.13565, 33.91099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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