Driving Time from Virginia Beach to West Raleigh
Driving from Virginia Beach to West Raleigh is about 217 mi and takes roughly 3 hr 52 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Virginia Beach and West Raleigh are about 167 mi (268 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 217 mi (349 km), a drive of about 3 hr 52 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 48 min.
| Straight-line distance | 167 mi / 268 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 217 mi / 349 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 52 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 48 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $27 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.327, -77.330 |
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
Virginia Beach to West Raleigh is about 167 mi (268 km) in a straight line, and roughly 217 mi (349 km) by road.