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

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

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Salem, Virginia is 312.2 miles (502.4 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located N of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.6 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Salem, 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.

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