Charleston, South Carolina to Charlottesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Charlottesville?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Charlottesville is 372 miles (598.7 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.4 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Charlottesville in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Charlottesville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.