Charleston, South Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.2 miles 562 km · straight line
419.1 miles estimated 674.4 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia is 349.2 miles (562 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located NE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.1 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients