How far is Loris, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Loris, SC to Florence, SC is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
63.29 mi
01h 21m
Flight
50.81 mi
81.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.81 mi
Kilometers
81.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.29 mi
Kilometers
101.86 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Loris
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loris
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loris
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 Loris
31.6 mi
00h 40m
To Florence
31.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loris and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    159 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward SC 22 West: Marion

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Highway

  6. 6

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loris 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 501 North
40 mi · 63%
Broad Street
11.3 mi · 18%
Veterans Highway
7.37 mi · 12%
East Cheves Street
1.04 mi · 2%
SC 22 West
0.29 mi
Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 501 North

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aynor
00h 40m from Loris
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loris and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loris to Florence?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 31.6 miles from Loris and 31.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Aynor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aynor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Aynor Town Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Aynor Town Hall

Aynor , SC
600 S Main St, Aynor, SC 29511
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

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 Loris and Florence. Straight-line distance: 50.81 mi (81.77 km).

Loris

#1 Loris

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

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.67
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.83 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $4.78 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $5.62 $12.54 $25.08

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 Loris and Florence. The current time is 18:13:34.

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.