Virginia Beach to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740 miles 1190.9 km · straight line
911.7 miles actual route 1467.3 km · driving distance
17h 2min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Virginia Beach from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Virginia Beach to West Palm Beach is 740 miles (1190.9 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Virginia Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 911.7 miles, taking about 17h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Virginia Beach in Virginia and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Virginia Beach and West Palm 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 Virginia Beach to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 2min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 26min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~22h 9min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Virginia Beach & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM