Lancaster, Ohio to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.7 miles 659.4 km · straight line
554.5 miles actual route 892.4 km · driving distance
10h 35min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Virginia Beach is 409.7 miles (659.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.5 miles, taking about 10h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 35min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 42min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 3min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM