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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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Chester Avenue
1 km · 57 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard
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Turn straight onto State Highway 97
526 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 97
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
1832 ft · 38 sec · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on John G Richards Road
18.5 mi · 32 min · John G Richards Road
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Continue on Liberty Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Liberty Hill Road
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Merge slight left onto North Broad Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway
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Turn left
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 50 min
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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 Warley Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Florence. Straight-line distance: 70.07 mi (112.76 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 34.5751400, -80.9020200 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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