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Distance from Carolina Shores to Carolina Forest

Driving Distance
23.8 mi 38.3 km
Flying Distance
19.3 mi 31.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carolina Shores, North Carolina to Carolina Forest, South Carolina is 23.8 mi (38.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 19.3 mi (31.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 28 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Carolina Shores
Place Carolina Shores
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.908817
Longitude -78.575607
GPS 33.908817° N, 78.575607° W
Local Time 9:23 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Carolina Forest
Place Carolina Forest
State/Province South Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.760567
Longitude -78.859342
GPS 33.760567° N, 78.859342° W
Local Time 9:23 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carolina Shores, North Carolina to Carolina Forest, South Carolina covers 23.8 mi (38.3 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (23.7-23.8 miles / 38-38 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

SC-31
23.8 mi 28 minutes
Shortest
US-17 S and SC-31
23.7 mi 28 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.