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

370 miles 595.5 km · straight line
444 miles estimated 714.6 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Tallahassee?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Tallahassee is 370 miles (595.5 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Tallahassee in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients