Florence, South Carolina to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

212.8 miles 342.4 km · straight line
265.9 miles estimated 428 km · driving distance
5h 21min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Roanoke?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Roanoke is 212.8 miles (342.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located N of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 265.9 miles, taking about 5h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Roanoke in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, South Carolina and Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 21min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 25min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 5min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients