How far is Yemassee, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Yemassee, SC to Florence, SC is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
128.92 mi
02h 24m
Flight
121.45 mi
195.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.45 mi
Kilometers
195.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.92 mi
Kilometers
207.47 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yemassee
2026-04-18T02:18
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yemassee
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
Santee
SC

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

From Yemassee
64.6 mi
01h 12m
To Florence
64.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yemassee and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yemassee 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
122 mi · 95%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
I 20 Business East
2.25 mi · 2%
Yemassee Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Warley Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 12m from Yemassee
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yemassee and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yemassee to Florence?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Yemassee and 64.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yemassee and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yemassee and Florence. Straight-line distance: 121.45 mi (195.46 km).

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#1 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yemassee and Florence. The current time is 02:18:58.

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.