Athens, Georgia to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462 miles 743.5 km · straight line
537.7 miles actual route 865.3 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Virginia Beach is 462 miles (743.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.7 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $65–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM