How far is Florence, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.43 mi
01h 43m
Flight
60.78 mi
97.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.43 mi
Kilometers
121.39 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murrells Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Murrells Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aynor
SC

Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Florence
37.7 mi
00h 51m
To Murrells Inlet
37.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Murrells Inlet Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Jackson as the closest live forecast in the Georgetown County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Murrells Inlet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Murrells Inlet.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bellamy Avenue

    888 ft · 28 sec · Bellamy Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Murrells Inlet Road

    1129 ft · 36 sec · Murrells Inlet Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vaux Hall Street

    964 ft · 47 sec · Vaux Hall Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 17 Business

    23 m · 3 sec · US 17 Business

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Murrells Inlet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
59.7 mi · 79%
Highway 17
7.31 mi · 10%
East Cheves Street
0.96 mi · 1%
US 17 South
0.28 mi
Murrells Inlet Road
0.21 mi
Vaux Hall Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

Continue straight

32.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aynor
00h 51m from Florence
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Murrells Inlet?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aynor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Florence and 37.7 miles from Murrells Inlet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.

Stop Ideas Near Aynor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aynor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aynor.

RAIL

Dillon

49 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

56 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

69 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

108 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 60.78 mi (97.81 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Murrells Inlet

#2 Murrells Inlet

Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates33.5510000, -79.0414300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Murrells Inlet. The current time is 01:52:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.