How far is Greenwood, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Florence, SC is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
161.71 mi
02h 42m
Flight
137.11 mi
220.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.11 mi
Kilometers
220.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.71 mi
Kilometers
260.25 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Greenwood
83.1 mi
01h 21m
To Florence
78.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cambridge Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 35 sec · Grace Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    53.3 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 49%
Highway 72 East
54.6 mi · 34%
Reynolds Avenue
25.2 mi · 16%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 2%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 21m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Greenwood and 78.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Florence. Straight-line distance: 137.11 mi (220.66 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cambridge Avenue (-82.161798, 34.195302)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.23
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.62 $45.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.29 $50.58
Premium $4.78 $27.28 $54.56
Diesel $5.62 $32.11 $64.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Florence. The current time is 05:45:44.

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.