Bristol, Tennessee to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.4 miles 554.2 km · straight line
430.9 miles actual route 693.4 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 344.4 miles (554.2 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located E of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.9 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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 Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM