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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.32 mi
108.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.32 mi
Kilometers
108.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.93 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
39.7 mi
00h 49m
To North Myrtle Beach
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    21 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1826 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 17 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
43 mi · 54%
Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 33%
Carolina Bays Parkway
5.06 mi · 6%
Robert Edge Parkway
1.71 mi · 2%
East Cheves Street
0.96 mi · 1%
SC 22 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aynor
00h 49m from Florence
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 67.32 mi (108.34 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
North Myrtle Beach

#2 North Myrtle Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and North Myrtle Beach. The current time is 19:52:52.

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.