Florence, South Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.9 miles 465 km · straight line
308.1 miles actual route 495.8 km · driving distance
5h 40min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida is 288.9 miles (465 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308.1 miles, taking about 5h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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. 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 Florence, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 40min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 48min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 23min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM