Driving Time from Raleigh to Virginia Beach
Driving from Raleigh to Virginia Beach is about 216 mi and takes roughly 3 hr 51 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Raleigh and Virginia Beach are about 166 mi (267 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 216 mi (347 km), a drive of about 3 hr 51 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 48 min.
| Straight-line distance | 166 mi / 267 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 216 mi / 347 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 51 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 48 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $27 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.320, -77.318 |
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
Raleigh to Virginia Beach is about 166 mi (267 km) in a straight line, and roughly 216 mi (347 km) by road.