How far is Florence, SC from Union, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Union, SC is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.84 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.71 mi
97.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.45 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Union
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
McBee
SC

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

From Florence
37.4 mi
00h 48m
To Union
37.4 mi
00h 48m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  13. 13

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rocky River Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Rocky River Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    8 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 24%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 21%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 13%
Harry Byrd Highway
4.82 mi · 6%
East Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 6%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pine Avenue

Continue on Pine Avenue

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McBee
00h 48m from Florence
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

McBee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Florence and 37.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:16 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near McBee

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

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

RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

55 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

81 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Union. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Union

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

Population7,535
Coordinates34.7157100, -80.6211800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Union (-80.62118, 34.71571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Union. The current time is 06:30:34.

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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.