Petrified Forest to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1887.6 miles 3037.8 km · straight line
2163.6 miles actual route 3481.9 km · driving distance
38h 24min estimated drive time
$208 - $256 estimated fuel cost
~4h 18min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 1887.6 miles (3037.8 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2163.6 miles, taking about 38h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 18min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona 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 Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 24min $208 - $256 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 5min $173–$325* Budget
Train ~49h 55min $260–$757* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m 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 629 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 157 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM