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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.28 mi
02h 48m
Flight
109.8 mi
176.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.28 mi
Kilometers
216.11 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santee
SC

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

From Florence
67.1 mi
01h 24m
To Williston
67.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  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

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 78

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 78

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elko Street

    658 ft · 13 sec · Elko Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
63.9 mi · 48%
Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 16%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 8%
Highway 78
7.17 mi · 5%
Dexter Street
4.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 24m from Florence
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Williston. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.71 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Williston

Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,912
Coordinates33.4026500, -81.4201100
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Williston (-81.42011, 33.40265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Williston. The current time is 08:57:43.

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.