Minneapolis to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1059.6 miles 1705.2 km · straight line
1281 miles actual route 2061.5 km · driving distance
24h 33min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 1059.6 miles (1705.2 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ESE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1281 miles, taking about 24h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 33min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 28min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~31h 55min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 353 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM