Burlington, North Carolina to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

199.2 miles 320.6 km · straight line
234.8 miles actual route 377.9 km · driving distance
4h 50min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Virginia Beach is 199.2 miles (320.6 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 234.8 miles, taking about 4h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 50min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 48min $19–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 36min $28–$82* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 66 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 125 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM