How far is Lancaster, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Lancaster, SC to Florence, SC is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Florence.
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Start on South Main Street
1087 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Arch Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Arch Street
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Continue on Pageland Highway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 5 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 Lancaster 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.
Pageland Highway
Continue on Pageland Highway
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Florence?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
McBee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lancaster and 32.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near McBee
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 McBee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Florence. Straight-line distance: 67.94 mi (109.34 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 9,156 |
| Coordinates | 34.7204300, -80.7709000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: (-79.762378, 34.19544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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