Kiawah Island to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kiawah Island from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Kiawah Island to Richmond, Virginia is 372.2 miles (599 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Kiawah Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.6 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Kiawah Island in South Carolina and Richmond, 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. 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 Kiawah Island and Richmond, 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.