Buffalo, New York to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.3 miles 715 km · straight line
580.7 miles actual route 934.5 km · driving distance
12h 2min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Virginia Beach is 444.3 miles (715 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SSE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.7 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 2min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 26min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 26min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM