Distance from Baltimore to Virginia Beach
How far is it from Baltimore to Virginia Beach? About 172 mi in a straight line and 223 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Baltimore and Virginia Beach are about 172 mi (277 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 223 mi (360 km), a drive of about 4 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 172 mi / 277 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 223 mi / 360 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.072, -76.290 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Baltimore to Virginia Beach is about 172 mi (277 km) in a straight line, and roughly 223 mi (360 km) by road.