How far is Florence, SC from Wedgewood, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Wedgewood, SC is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
57.79 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.04 mi
77.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.04 mi
Kilometers
77.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wedgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Wedgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Turbeville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Florence
28.9 mi
00h 40m
To Wedgewood
28.9 mi
00h 40m

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
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Sumter, Turbeville

    1617 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Liberty Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wedgefield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Wedgefield Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 261 South

    2434 ft · 49 sec · Highway 261 South

  21. 21

    Continue on South Kings Highway

    900 ft · 24 sec · South Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tillman Nursery Road

    1531 ft · 1 min · Tillman Nursery Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tillman Nursery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.2 mi · 44%
Myrtle Beach Highway
11.9 mi · 21%
Wedgefield Road
8.13 mi · 14%
East Liberty Street
4.74 mi · 8%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 4%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
00h 40m from Florence
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near Wedgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Florence and 28.9 miles from Wedgewood.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turbeville

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

31 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

42 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Wedgewood. Straight-line distance: 48.04 mi (77.31 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,628
Coordinates33.8837700, -80.5125800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Wedgewood (-80.51258, 33.88377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.08 $16.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $4.78 $9.75 $19.49
Diesel $5.62 $11.47 $22.95

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 Wedgewood. The current time is 18:13:50.

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.