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

70.6 miles 113.6 km · straight line
88.2 miles estimated 142 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
321° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Monroe, North Carolina is 70.6 miles (113.6 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, North Carolina is located NW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88.2 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Monroe, North Carolina in North 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 Florence, South Carolina and Monroe, 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 Monroe, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 42min $11–$31* Comfort

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Monroe, North Carolina
34.99°N, 80.55°W
America/New_York
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 352.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients