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

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Lynchburg?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Lynchburg is 323.5 miles (520.6 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located N of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.2 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Lynchburg 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.

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