Tuscaloosa to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.8 miles 1129.5 km · straight line
786 miles actual route 1265 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Tuscaloosa from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 701.8 miles (1129.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ENE of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa to Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 43min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tuscaloosa & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM