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

109.6 miles 176.4 km · straight line
137 miles estimated 220.5 km · driving distance
2h 45min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
339° NNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Salisbury, North Carolina is 109.6 miles (176.4 km) as the crow flies. Salisbury, North Carolina is located NNW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 137 miles, taking about 2h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Salisbury, 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. 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 Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 45min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 18min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 37min $16–$48* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Salisbury, North Carolina
35.67°N, 80.47°W
America/New_York
234m 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 227.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients