Virginia Beach to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Virginia Beach from White Sands?

The distance from Virginia Beach to White Sands is 1736.7 miles (2794.9 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located W of Virginia Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2004.5 miles, taking about 36h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Both are located in United States — Virginia Beach in Virginia and White Sands in New Mexico.

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 White Sands. 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.