Burlington, North Carolina to Florence, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

132.6 miles 213.4 km · straight line
165.8 miles estimated 266.8 km · driving distance
3h 20min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Florence, South Carolina?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Florence, South Carolina is 132.6 miles (213.4 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 165.8 miles, taking about 3h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Florence, South Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Florence, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 20min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 0min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 10min $20–$58* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Florence, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 187.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients