New Orleans to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Orleans from Virginia Beach?
The distance from New Orleans to Virginia Beach is 940.9 miles (1514.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.4 miles, taking about 20h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator