Cape Cod to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.5 miles 725 km · straight line
608.5 miles actual route 979.3 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Cape Cod to Virginia Beach is 450.5 miles (725 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.5 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~12h 37min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM