Chattanooga to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.4 miles 863.3 km · straight line
652.3 miles actual route 1049.8 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Chattanooga to Virginia Beach is 536.4 miles (863.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.3 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM