Memphis to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

794.5 miles 1278.7 km · straight line
932.1 miles actual route 1500.1 km · driving distance
17h 10min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Memphis to Virginia Beach is 794.5 miles (1278.7 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932.1 miles, taking about 17h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 10min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 36min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 19min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM