Madison, Wisconsin to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

829.2 miles 1334.4 km · straight line
1017.7 miles actual route 1637.8 km · driving distance
19h 43min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 829.2 miles (1334.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ESE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1017.7 miles, taking about 19h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 43min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 40min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~25h 38min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM