How far is McCormick, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Florence, SC is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
157.06 mi
03h 27m
Flight
146.18 mi
235.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.18 mi
Kilometers
235.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.06 mi
Kilometers
252.77 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in McCormick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCormick
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCormick
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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From McCormick
78.4 mi
01h 43m
To Florence
78.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
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 McCormick and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gold Street

    2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    31.6 mi · 47 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1878 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCormick 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
86 mi · 55%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 9%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 9%
Columbia Highway
3.04 mi · 2%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

85.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 43m from McCormick
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McCormick 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 McCormick to Florence?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from McCormick and 78.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McCormick 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 McCormick and Florence. Straight-line distance: 146.18 mi (235.25 km).

McCormick

#1 McCormick

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

Population2,320
Coordinates33.9134600, -82.2934600
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: McCormick (-82.29346, 33.91346)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.89
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.94 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.54 $49.07
Premium $4.78 $26.47 $52.94
Diesel $5.62 $31.16 $62.31

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 McCormick and Florence. The current time is 09:43:27.

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.