How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Florence, SC is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
78.97 mi
01h 39m
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
78.97 mi
Kilometers
127.09 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM EDT
Return by in North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Myrtle Beach
2026-04-15T18:05
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
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 North Myrtle Beach
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 North Myrtle Beach
39.5 mi
00h 49m
To Florence
39.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 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 North Myrtle Beach and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1822 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 17 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

    1749 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  6. 6

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

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 22 West: Conway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    25.9 mi · 30 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 North Myrtle Beach 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 501 North
40 mi · 51%
Veterans Highway
25.9 mi · 33%
Carolina Bays Parkway
4.43 mi · 6%
Robert Edge Parkway
1.9 mi · 2%
East Cheves Street
1.04 mi · 1%
SC 22 West
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

25.9 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aynor
00h 49m from North Myrtle Beach
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach 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 North Myrtle Beach to Florence?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 39.5 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 39.5 miles from Florence.

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 11.7 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 $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Myrtle Beach 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
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 North Myrtle Beach and Florence. Straight-line distance: 67.32 mi (108.34 km).

North Myrtle Beach

#1 North Myrtle Beach

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

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 North Myrtle Beach and Florence. The current time is 18:05:02.

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.