Arlington, Texas to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1229.4 miles 1978.6 km · straight line
1403.6 miles actual route 2258.9 km · driving distance
25h 23min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 1229.4 miles (1978.6 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1403.6 miles, taking about 25h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 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 Arlington, Texas to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 23min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 28min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~33h 0min $168–$491* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM