Florence, South Carolina to Kiawah Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.2 miles 179 km · straight line
139.1 miles estimated 223.8 km · driving distance
2h 48min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
190° S bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Kiawah Island?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Kiawah Island is 111.2 miles (179 km) as the crow flies. Kiawah Island is located S of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 139.1 miles, taking about 2h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Kiawah Island. 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 Kiawah Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 48min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 22min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 40min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Kiawah Island

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Kiawah Island
32.61°N, 80.08°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients