New Bedford to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bedford from Virginia Beach?

The distance from New Bedford to Virginia Beach is 426.7 miles (686.7 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.2 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts 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 New Bedford 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.