Petersburg to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.7 miles 133.1 km · straight line
102.5 miles actual route 165 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Petersburg from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Petersburg to Virginia Beach is 82.7 miles (133.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Petersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.5 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petersburg & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 301.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM