Ann Arbor to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.6 miles 897.4 km · straight line
691.9 miles actual route 1113.5 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Virginia Beach is 557.6 miles (897.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691.9 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM