Providence to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.2 miles 677.8 km · straight line
537.1 miles actual route 864.4 km · driving distance
11h 39min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Providence from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Providence to Virginia Beach is 421.2 miles (677.8 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located SW of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.1 miles, taking about 11h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island 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 Providence 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 Providence to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 39min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 59min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~11h 4min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM