How far is Hardeeville, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Hardeeville, SC to Florence, SC is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
159.76 mi
02h 57m
Flight
152.27 mi
245.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.27 mi
Kilometers
245.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.76 mi
Kilometers
257.11 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, May 27, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hardeeville
Wed, May 27, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardeeville
2026-05-27T05:34
Arrive Florence
Wed, May 27, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardeeville
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
Holly Hill
SC

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

From Hardeeville
80 mi
01h 28m
To Florence
79.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Independence Boulevard

    2014 ft · 37 sec · Independence Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    151.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardeeville 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
152 mi · 95%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
I 20 Business East
2.25 mi · 1%
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
1.98 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi
Independence Boulevard
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 42m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 28m from Hardeeville
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hardeeville and 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 Hardeeville to Florence?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Hardeeville and 79.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hardeeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardeeville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 152.27 mi (245.05 km).

Hardeeville

#1 Hardeeville

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

Population8,451
Coordinates32.2871400, -81.0806700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Hardeeville (-81.08067, 32.28714)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.34 $44.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.98 $49.96
Premium $4.78 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.62 $31.72 $63.44

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardeeville and Florence. The current time is 05:34:27.

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.