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

77.7 miles 125 km · straight line
97.1 miles estimated 156.3 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
221° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Florence, South Carolina is 77.7 miles (125 km) as the crow flies. Florence, South Carolina is located SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.1 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina 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. 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. 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Florence, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 320.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients