Melbourne, Florida to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.1 miles 1067.1 km · straight line
804.2 miles actual route 1294.2 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Florida from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Melbourne, Florida to Virginia Beach is 663.1 miles (1067.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NNE of Melbourne, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.2 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Melbourne, Florida in Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $97–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Florida & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Florida
28.08°N, 80.61°W
America/New_York
6m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM