The difference between Hence and Thus

When used as adverbs, hence means from here, from this place, away, whereas thus means in this way or manner.

Hence is also interjection with the meaning: go away! begone!.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hence and Thus

Hence as an adverb (archaic):

from here, from this place, away

Examples:

"I'm going hence, because you have insulted me."

"Get thee hence, Satan!"
Hence as an adverb (archaic, figuratively):

from the living or from this world

Examples:

"After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence."
Hence as an adverb (archaic, of a length of time):

in the future from now

Examples:

"A year hence it will be forgotten."
Hence as an adverb (conjunctive):

as a result; therefore, for this reason

Examples:

"I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party."

"The purse is handmade and hence very expensive."

Thus as an adverb (manner):

In this way or manner.

Examples:

"If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target."
Thus as an adverb (conjunctive):

As a result.

Examples:

"I have all the tools I need; thus, I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic."