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

310.6 miles 499.8 km · straight line
388.2 miles estimated 624.8 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
360° N bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Roanoke?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Roanoke is 310.6 miles (499.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke 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 7min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Roanoke 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients