Driving Time from Philadelphia to Virginia Beach
Driving from Philadelphia to Virginia Beach is about 267 mi and takes roughly 4 hr 46 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Philadelphia and Virginia Beach are about 219 mi (352 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 267 mi (429 km), a drive of about 4 hr 46 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 219 mi / 352 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 267 mi / 429 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 46 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.403, -75.580 |
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
Philadelphia to Virginia Beach is about 219 mi (352 km) in a straight line, and roughly 267 mi (429 km) by road.