Elizabeth City to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabeth City from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Virginia Beach is 41.4 miles (66.7 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NNE of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.5 miles, taking about 1h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City in North Carolina and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabeth City 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.