Carlsbad Caverns to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Virginia Beach is 1653 miles (2660.2 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1906.1 miles, taking about 35h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad Caverns 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 Carlsbad Caverns to Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 551 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator