How far is Florence, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Surfside 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
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Surfside Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Surfside Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Surfside Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 35.7 miles from Florence and 35.7 miles from Surfside Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Sunny near Surfside Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Aynor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Aynor Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aynor.
Dillon
Florence
Kingstree
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,580 |
| Coordinates | 33.6060000, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surfside Beach (-78.97309, 33.606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
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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