Lincoln, Nebraska to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1145.6 miles 1843.6 km · straight line
1373.4 miles actual route 2210.3 km · driving distance
25h 39min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Virginia Beach is 1145.6 miles (1843.6 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1373.4 miles, taking about 25h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 39min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 47min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~33h 21min $165–$481* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 382 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM