Driving from Washington to Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach lies 245 km (152 mi) south-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Washington | Virginia Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 454,808 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 23450–23479 |
Where to book car hire from Washington to Virginia Beach
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Staying in Virginia Beach
Our booking partner lists 306 places to stay in Virginia Beach. Of the 220 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86). Across 113 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 138,356 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Virginia Beach from Washington?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Washington; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Virginia Beach by car?
About 3 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Virginia Beach?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Virginia Beach?
Our booking partner lists 306 places to stay in Virginia Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.