Detroit to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.4 miles 858.4 km · straight line
695.1 miles actual route 1118.7 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM