How far is Union, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Union, SC to Florence, SC is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
148.56 mi
02h 56m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.56 mi
Kilometers
239.09 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dentsville
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Union
74.3 mi
01h 28m
To Florence
74.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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 North Pinckney Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 54%
State Highway 121
41.9 mi · 28%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 10%
Watson Street
7.38 mi · 5%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
North Pinckney Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dentsville
01h 28m from Union
Leave By
12:38 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 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Dentsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Union and 74.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Dentsville

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

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

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Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

37 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Florence. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.17 km).

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#1 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-81.62371, 34.71541)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Florence. The current time is 08:58:49.

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.