How far is Florence, SC from Timmonsville, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Timmonsville, SC is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.81 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.96 mi
17.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.96 mi
Kilometers
17.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19.01 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timmonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Timmonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hickory Grove
SC

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

From Florence
5.9 mi
00h 10m
To Timmonsville
5.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Timmonsville.

  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

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Palmetto Street

    6.2 mi · 10 min · West Palmetto Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Smith Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Smith Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Brockington Street

    1115 ft · 24 sec · South Brockington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    53 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Palmetto Street
6.21 mi · 53%
West Evans Street
2.54 mi · 22%
East Smith Street
1.95 mi · 17%
East Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 6%
South Brockington Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Warley Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Palmetto Street

Turn slight right onto West Palmetto Street

6.21 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Grove
00h 10m from Florence
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Timmonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Timmonsville?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hickory Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Florence and 5.9 miles from Timmonsville.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Timmonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Grove

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 Hickory Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Coward City Hall

Coward , SC
3720 US-52, Coward, SC 29530
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Grove.

RAIL

Florence

5 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

42 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

72 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Timmonsville. Straight-line distance: 10.96 mi (17.64 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Timmonsville

#2 Timmonsville

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

Population2,345
Coordinates34.1348800, -79.9397900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Timmonsville (-79.93979, 34.13488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.33
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.66 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $4.78 $2.01 $4.01
Diesel $5.62 $2.36 $4.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Timmonsville. The current time is 05:02:44.

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.