Charlotte to Florence, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.1 miles 151.4 km · straight line
103.1 miles actual route 166 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Florence, South Carolina?

The distance from Charlotte to Florence, South Carolina is 94.1 miles (151.4 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located SE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.1 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Charlotte and Florence, South Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Florence, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Florence, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 264.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM