Boston, Massachusetts to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.7 miles 743.1 km · straight line
568.6 miles actual route 915 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Virginia Beach is 461.7 miles (743.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.6 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~11h 41min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM