How far is Union, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Union, SC to Florence, SC is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Florence.
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Start on the route
69 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
76 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
46 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Rocky River Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rocky River Road
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Turn right onto Pageland Highway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Hwy 151 Bypass
Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Florence?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
McBee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Union and 29.9 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near McBee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McBee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Florence. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).
#1 Union
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,535 |
| Coordinates | 34.7157100, -80.6211800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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