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

74 miles 119.1 km · straight line
92.5 miles estimated 148.9 km · driving distance
1h 52min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
79° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Florence, South Carolina?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Florence, South Carolina is 74 miles (119.1 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located E of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.5 miles, taking about 1h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

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 Columbia, South 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Florence, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 52min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 14min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 46min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Florence, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 336.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients