How far is Summerville, SC from Florence County, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Florence County, SC is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.26 mi
02h 13m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.26 mi
Kilometers
142.04 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence County
Thu, Nov 5, 1:31 AM EST
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-11-04T23:18
Arrive Florence County
Thu, Nov 5, 1:31 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
9:30 PM EST
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
Greeleyville
SC

City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Summerville
44.2 mi
01h 06m
To Florence County
44.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81ยฐF
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
81ยฐF
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Florence County.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m ยท 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m ยท 7 sec ยท East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    6 mi ยท 10 min ยท North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Live Oak Drive

    12 mi ยท 18 min ยท South Live Oak Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 km ยท 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    37.7 mi ยท 50 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Longstreet Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11 mi ยท 14 min ยท North Williamsburg County Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard

    9.5 mi ยท 17 min ยท South Ron McNair Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi ยท 8 min ยท West Friendfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Francis Marion Road

    1.1 km ยท 2 min ยท Francis Marion Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Friendfield Road

    3.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท Friendfield Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Friendfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Florence County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Live Oak Drive
13.9 mi ยท 16%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11 mi ยท 13%
South Ron McNair Boulevard
9.5 mi ยท 11%
North Main Street
6.03 mi ยท 7%
West Friendfield Road
4.21 mi ยท 5%
Friendfield Road
3.44 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

37.7 mi ยท 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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greeleyville
01h 06m from Summerville
Leave By
2:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Sunny leaving Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Florence County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Florence County?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Greeleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Summerville and 44.1 miles from Florence County.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Sunny around Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Florence County.

Stop Ideas Near Greeleyville

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

72 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Camden

95 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Florence County. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.13 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Florence County

#2 Florence County

County in South Carolina, United States

Population137,588
Coordinates34.0243900, -79.7028200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
End: Florence County (-79.70282, 34.02439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L ยท about $11.37
Round trip
$22.73
6.22 gal ยท 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $11.37 $22.73
Mid-grade $4.10 $12.75 $25.51
Premium $4.51 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.74 $17.85 $35.70

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 ยท Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Florence County. The current time is 23:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.