Day trip from Baltimore to Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach lies 277 km (172 mi) south of Baltimore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Virginia Beach is a realistic day trip from Baltimore: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
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| Baltimore | Virginia Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 585,708 | 454,808 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 21201–21298 | 23450–23479 |
What to see in Virginia Beach
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Public Library System | 1,550,588 | 2017 |
The busiest is Virginia Beach Public Library System at 1,550,588 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Baltimore?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, south of Baltimore; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Virginia Beach by road?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baltimore 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.