Colonial Heights to Thomasville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

176.6 miles 284.2 km · straight line
220.8 miles estimated 355.3 km · driving distance
4h 26min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colonial Heights from Thomasville, North Carolina?

The distance from Colonial Heights to Thomasville, North Carolina is 176.6 miles (284.2 km) as the crow flies. Thomasville, North Carolina is located WSW of Colonial Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 220.8 miles, taking about 4h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Colonial Heights in Virginia and Thomasville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colonial Heights and Thomasville, North Carolina. 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 Colonial Heights to Thomasville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 26min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 19min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 13min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colonial Heights & Thomasville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Colonial Heights
37.27°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Thomasville, North Carolina
35.88°N, 80.08°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 141 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients