Elizabethtown to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.1 miles 878.9 km · straight line
682.9 miles actual route 1099.1 km · driving distance
12h 47min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Virginia Beach is 546.1 miles (878.9 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.9 miles, taking about 12h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 47min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 20min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 37min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM