Gulf Shores to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gulf Shores from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Virginia Beach is 813.9 miles (1309.8 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.2 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores 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.