Cities Near Virginia Beach
Cities near Virginia Beach, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chesapeake, East Hampton, Newport News. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Virginia Beach, Virginia is Chesapeake, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| East Hampton | 23 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport News | 31 mi / 51 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 115 mi / 186 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dale City | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Alexandria | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Virginia Beach
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chesapeake, East Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Richmond. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Virginia Beach
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Waldorf, Dale City, Alexandria. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Virginia Beach include Chesapeake, East Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Richmond. The closest is Chesapeake, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Chesapeake
- → Best time to visit East Hampton
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Dale City
- → Best time to visit Alexandria