How far is Port Royal, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Florence, SC is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
162.42 mi
02h 34m
Flight
136.51 mi
219.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.51 mi
Kilometers
219.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.42 mi
Kilometers
261.39 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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 Port Royal
80.3 mi
01h 17m
To Florence
82.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
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 Port Royal and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Royal 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
127 mi · 78%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 12%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 3%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
I 20 Business East
2.25 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 16m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 17m from Port Royal
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Royal 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 Port Royal to Florence?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 80.3 miles from Port Royal and 82.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Royal and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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.

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Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
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Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
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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 Port Royal and Florence. Straight-line distance: 136.51 mi (219.69 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.39
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.70 $45.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.38 $50.76
Premium $4.78 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.62 $32.23 $64.45

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 Port Royal and Florence. The current time is 06:58:23.

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.