Hilton Head Island to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420 miles 675.9 km · straight line
504 miles estimated 811.1 km · driving distance
10h 8min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Hilton Head Island from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Hilton Head Island to Virginia Beach is 420 miles (675.9 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Hilton Head Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504 miles, taking about 10h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Hilton Head Island and Virginia Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hilton Head Island to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 8min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 10min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 38min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hilton Head Island & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Hilton Head Island
32.22°N, 80.75°W
America/New_York
3m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients