How far is Florence, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and North Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and North Myrtle Beach.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cheves Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto US Highway 17 South
1826 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 17 South
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and North Myrtle Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Highway
Continue on Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to North Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39.7 miles from Florence and 39.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Aynor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aynor.
Dillon
Florence
Kingstree
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 67.32 mi (108.34 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Myrtle Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 17,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8160100, -78.6800200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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