Daytona Beach to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.2 miles 970.8 km · straight line
717.5 miles actual route 1154.7 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Virginia Beach is 603.2 miles (970.8 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NNE of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.5 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM