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

167.4 miles 269.4 km · straight line
209.3 miles estimated 336.8 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Greenville, North Carolina is 167.4 miles (269.4 km) as the crow flies. Greenville, North Carolina is located NE of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.3 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Greenville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Florence, South Carolina and Greenville, North 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 Florence, South Carolina to Greenville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 4min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $25–$73* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Greenville, North Carolina
35.61°N, 77.37°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients