How far is Lugoff, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Lugoff, SC to Florence, SC is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.3 mi
01h 09m
Flight
53 mi
85.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53 mi
Kilometers
85.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.3 mi
Kilometers
90.61 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Lugoff
Thu, Apr 16, 8:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lugoff
2026-04-16T18:03
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lugoff
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
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Lugoff
28.1 mi
00h 34m
To Florence
28.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgeway Road

    1 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West DeKalb Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West DeKalb Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sumter Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 50 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 Lugoff 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
46.6 mi · 83%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.86 mi · 3%
West DeKalb Street
1.85 mi · 3%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Ridgeway Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
00h 34m from Lugoff
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lugoff and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Lugoff and 28.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lugoff and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

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

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

RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lugoff and Florence. Straight-line distance: 53 mi (85.29 km).

Lugoff

#1 Lugoff

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

Population7,434
Coordinates34.2273700, -80.6892500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Lugoff (-80.68925, 34.22737)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.81 $17.63
Premium $4.78 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.62 $11.19 $22.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lugoff and Florence. The current time is 18:03:33.

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.