Florence, South Carolina to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359 miles 577.7 km · straight line
404.5 miles actual route 651 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Washington DC?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Washington DC is 359 miles (577.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.5 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, South Carolina and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM