How far is Liberty, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Liberty, SC to Florence, SC is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.33 mi
03h 51m
Flight
171.78 mi
276.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.78 mi
Kilometers
276.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.33 mi
Kilometers
317.57 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Liberty
98.5 mi
01h 55m
To Florence
98.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 123 North: Greenville

    793 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
84.9 mi · 43%
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 40%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 6%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 5%
Highway 153
6.67 mi · 3%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
171.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 55m from Liberty
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Liberty and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Liberty and 98.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

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Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Florence. Straight-line distance: 171.78 mi (276.46 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in South Carolina, United States

Population3,150
Coordinates34.7878900, -82.6923600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty (-82.69236, 34.78789)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.83 $61.65
Premium $4.78 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.62 $39.14 $78.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Florence. The current time is 12:59:34.

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.