Detroit to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Detroit to Virginia Beach is 533.4 miles (858.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.1 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator