Reading, Pennsylvania to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

240.7 miles 387.3 km · straight line
295.3 miles actual route 475.3 km · driving distance
6h 45min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Virginia Beach is 240.7 miles (387.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located S of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 295.3 miles, taking about 6h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 45min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 6min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~6h 25min $35–$103* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m 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 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM