Sumter to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.5 miles 512.5 km · straight line
367 miles actual route 590.7 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Sumter from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Sumter to Virginia Beach is 318.5 miles (512.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Sumter. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sumter & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM