How far is Florence, SC from Williston, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Williston, SC is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Williston.
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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
2811 ft · 54 sec · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elko Street
658 ft · 13 sec · Elko Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elko Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Williston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Williston?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Florence and 67.2 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Williston. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.71 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 33.4026500, -81.4201100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston (-81.42011, 33.40265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
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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