Daytona Beach to Florence, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.3 miles 566.9 km · straight line
422.7 miles estimated 680.3 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Florence, South Carolina?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Florence, South Carolina is 352.3 miles (566.9 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located NNE of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.7 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida and Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Florence, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Florence, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients