Gainesville, Florida to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617.8 miles 994.2 km · straight line
693.1 miles actual route 1115.4 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 617.8 miles (994.2 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located NE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.1 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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 Gainesville, Florida and Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 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 Gainesville, Florida to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM