Lakeland to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.1 miles 1128.3 km · straight line
822.1 miles actual route 1323.1 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Lakeland to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 701.1 miles (1128.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.1 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland 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. 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM