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

339.2 miles 545.9 km · straight line
407.1 miles estimated 655.1 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Petersburg?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Petersburg is 339.2 miles (545.9 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.1 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Petersburg 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 Petersburg. 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 Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients