Dover, Delaware to Florence, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dover, Delaware from Florence, South Carolina?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to Florence, South Carolina is 415.5 miles (668.7 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located SW of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.6 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, Delaware 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.