Charleston, South Carolina to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Virginia Beach is 360 miles (579.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.1 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator