How far is Little River, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Little River, SC to Florence, SC is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.54 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.42 mi
111.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.42 mi
Kilometers
111.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.54 mi
Kilometers
128.01 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Little River
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little River
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
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 Little River
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 Little River
39.7 mi
00h 52m
To Florence
39.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Little River Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Loris as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Ellis Drive

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    143 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1968 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little River and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 501 North
40 mi · 50%
Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 28%
Highway 90
4.04 mi · 5%
US Highway 17
1.89 mi · 2%
East Cheves Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Ellis Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aynor
00h 52m from Little River
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little River and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little River to Florence?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 Little River and 39.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 $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 Sunny around Little River and Sunny near Florence.

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 Little River and Florence. Straight-line distance: 69.42 mi (111.72 km).

Little River

#1 Little River

City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,960
Coordinates33.8732300, -78.6141800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little River and Florence. The current time is 23:37:06.

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.