How far is Great Falls, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Great Falls, SC to Florence, SC is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.35 mi
02h 02m
Flight
70.07 mi
112.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.35 mi
Kilometers
137.35 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Great Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-16T19:04
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Great Falls
42.6 mi
01h 01m
To Florence
42.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Chester Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 97

    526 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 97

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    1832 ft · 38 sec · Cedar Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Cedar Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on John G Richards Road

    18.5 mi · 32 min · John G Richards Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Liberty Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Liberty Hill Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Broad Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
46.7 mi · 55%
John G Richards Road
18.5 mi · 22%
Cedar Creek Road
9.95 mi · 12%
North Broad Street
3.06 mi · 4%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 3%
Liberty Hill Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

Merge slight left

45.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
01h 01m from Great Falls
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Great Falls and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Florence?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Great Falls and 42.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Florence. Straight-line distance: 70.07 mi (112.76 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

Population1,872
Coordinates34.5751400, -80.9020200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-80.90202, 34.57514)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Florence. The current time is 19:04:45.

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.