How far is Ware Shoals, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Ware Shoals, SC to Florence, SC is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware Shoals and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware Shoals and Florence.
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Start on West Main Street
26 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Saluda Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · Saluda Avenue
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Continue on Highway 252
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 76 West
1456 ft · 27 sec · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street
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Turn right
40 m · 12 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 Ware Shoals 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals to Florence?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Ware Shoals and 82.6 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ware Shoals and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware Shoals and Florence. Straight-line distance: 142.49 mi (229.31 km).
#1 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
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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