Poughkeepsie to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.5 miles 567.3 km · straight line
428.9 miles actual route 690.3 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Poughkeepsie from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Poughkeepsie to Virginia Beach is 352.5 miles (567.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SSW of Poughkeepsie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.9 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Poughkeepsie in New York 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Poughkeepsie & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Poughkeepsie
41.70°N, 73.92°W
America/New_York
62m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM