Day trip from Virginia Beach to Baltimore
Baltimore lies 277 km (172 mi) north of Virginia Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Baltimore is a realistic day trip from Virginia Beach: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
| Virginia Beach | Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 454,808 | 585,708 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23450–23479 | 21201–21298 |
What to see in Baltimore
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | 1,542,278 | 2017 |
| Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine | 163,224 | 2020 |
The busiest is Enoch Pratt Free Library at 1,542,278 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 Baltimore
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Staying in Baltimore
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore. Of the 165 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 5 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 66,519 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Baltimore
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Common questions
How far is Baltimore from Virginia Beach?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north of Virginia Beach; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Baltimore 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 Virginia Beach and Baltimore?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Baltimore?
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.