Long Island to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.1 miles 502.2 km · straight line
405.3 miles actual route 652.3 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Long Island to Virginia Beach is 312.1 miles (502.2 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.3 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island 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 Long Island to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM