Richmond, Kentucky to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.1 miles 742.1 km · straight line
599.7 miles actual route 965.1 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Kentucky from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 461.1 miles (742.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located E of Richmond, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.7 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Richmond, Kentucky 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 Richmond, Kentucky to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Kentucky & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM