Columbia, South Carolina to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Virginia Beach is 346.2 miles (557.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.5 miles, taking about 7h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Virginia Beach
Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Virginia Beach
- 1183 mi
- 2143 mi
- 3236 mi
- 4227 mi
- 5213 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
- You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator