Columbus, Ohio to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.4 miles 702.3 km · straight line
582 miles actual route 936.6 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Virginia Beach is 436.4 miles (702.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM