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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.33 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.71 mi
97.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-17T03:55
Arrive Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
McBee
SC

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

From Union
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Florence
29.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    76 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    46 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Rocky River Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Rocky River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pageland Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pageland Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  10. 10

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  12. 12

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Street

    731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    38 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 27%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 22%
Pageland Highway
12.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 15%
South Governor Williams Highway
5.53 mi · 8%
Harry Byrd Highway
4.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McBee
00h 45m from Union
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

55 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

81 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Florence. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).

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#1 Union

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

Population7,535
Coordinates34.7157100, -80.6211800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Taxahaw Road (-80.621163, 34.715654)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Florence. The current time is 03:55:44.

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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.