Norfolk, Virginia to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.1 miles 550.6 km · straight line
410.5 miles estimated 660.7 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Spartanburg?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Spartanburg is 342.1 miles (550.6 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located WSW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.5 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Norfolk, Virginia and Spartanburg. 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients