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

103.9 miles 167.2 km · straight line
129.9 miles estimated 209 km · driving distance
2h 37min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
88° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is 103.9 miles (167.2 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.9 miles, taking about 2h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina and Wilmington, 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 37min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 8min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 29min $16–$45* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 239.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients