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

396.5 miles 638.1 km · straight line
475.8 miles estimated 765.7 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Harrisonburg is 396.5 miles (638.1 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located N of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.8 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Harrisonburg 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Harrisonburg. 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.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients