Jacksonville, North Carolina to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

166.3 miles 267.6 km · straight line
205.8 miles actual route 331.2 km · driving distance
4h 26min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Virginia Beach is 166.3 miles (267.6 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NNE of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 205.8 miles, taking about 4h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 26min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 19min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 13min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM