Cedar Rapids to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

907 miles 1459.7 km · straight line
1116.6 miles actual route 1797 km · driving distance
21h 10min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 907 miles (1459.7 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.6 miles, taking about 21h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 10min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 24min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~27h 31min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 302 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM